Cameroon beat fairytale finalists Malawi to win WAFCON

Cameroon, who failed to qualify for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations only to get a second chance, beat fairytale finalists Malawi 3-0 on Sunday to be crowned champions...

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Cameroon has won the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title, defeating Malawi 3-0 in the final held in Rabat.

Marie Ngah scored two goals and Naomi Eto added one for Cameroon.
This victory marks Cameroon's first WAFCON championship after finishing as runners-up three times previously.
Debutants Malawi, ranked 153rd globally, reached the final against expectations, with the Chawinga sisters playing a key role in their run.
By reaching the semi-finals, Cameroon, Malawi, Algeria, and Morocco have qualified for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil.

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