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Cameroon dominate Malawi to win first Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title

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Updated 17.8.2026
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Women's Africa Cup of Nations *Marie Ngah Malawi Cameroon Naomi Leslie Ndjoah Eto

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Aug 17 Morning

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Al JazeeraAug 17

Cameroon dominate Malawi to win first Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title

Cameroon has won their first Women's Africa Cup of Nations title, defeating Malawi 3-0 in the final held in Morocco. Marie Ngah scored a first-half brace, contributing significantly to Cameroon's victory on their fourth attempt in the final. Malawi, making their debut in the continental championship, had a surprising run to the final despite their lower world and continental rankings. Both Cameroon and Malawi, along with semifinalists Morocco and Algeria, have secured berths in the upcoming Women's World Cup in Brazil. FIFA chief Gianni Infantino was present to award the medals to the victorious Cameroonian team.

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Cameroon won their first Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title by defeating Malawi 3-0 in the final.

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Marie Ngah scored a brace in the first half, contributing to Cameroon's victory.

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Malawi, ranked 153rd in the world and 32nd in Africa, had a 'fairytale run' to the final.

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Cameroon, Malawi, Morocco, and Algeria have all qualified for the Women's World Cup in Brazil next year.

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FIFA chief Gianni Infantino was present at the final and handed out medals.

Aug 16 Evening

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Associated Press (AP)Aug 16

Cameroon beats Malawi 3-0 to win Women’s Africa Cup of Nations for the first time

Cameroon has won the Women's Africa Cup of Nations for the first time, defeating tournament debutant Malawi 3-0 in the final held in Rabat, Morocco. Marie Ngah Manga scored two goals, and Naomi Eto added another, securing Cameroon's victory after three previous final losses. The Indomitable Lionesses successfully contained Malawi's Chawinga sisters throughout the match. FIFA President Gianni Infantino and CAF President Patrice Motsepe were in attendance. This marks Cameroon's historic triumph in the continental championship.

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Cameroon beat Malawi 3-0 to win the Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

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This is Cameroon's first time winning the Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

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Naomi Leslie Ndjoah Eto scored Cameroon's second goal.

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Marie Ngah scored Cameroon's third goal.

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The match took place in Rabat, Morocco on Sunday, August 16, 2026.