Cameroon won the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) on Sunday, defeating Malawi 3-0 in the final at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat, Morocco. This is Cameroon's first WAFCON title in their history.
Marie-Jesselle Divine Ngah Manga opened the scoring for Cameroon, and two further goals secured a comfortable victory. The win caps a strong tournament for the Cameroonian team, who remained unbeaten throughout the competition.
Malawi, appearing in their first WAFCON final, put up a resilient fight but were unable to break down the Cameroonian defense. The result marks a historic achievement for both nations, with Malawi's run to the final being a major breakthrough for women's football in the country.
The tournament, hosted by Morocco, was the first to feature 12 teams, an expansion from the previous eight. The top four teams qualified for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup, with Cameroon, Malawi, and others securing their spots.
