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Cameroon beat Malawi to claim maiden Women’s Cup of Nations title

Cameroon's soccer team players celebrate after winning the Women AFCON 2026 final soccer match against Malawi, in Rabat, Morocco on 16 August, 2026.
Cameroon's soccer team players celebrate after winning the Women AFCON 2026 final soccer match against Malawi, in Rabat, Morocco on 16 August, 2026. AP Photo/

Cameroon claimed a first Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title when they beat Malawi 3-0 in Sunday's final in Morocco, with Marie Ngah Manga’s first-half double helping the the Indomitable Lionesses seal victory.

Cameroon had lost three finals but made it fourth-time lucky against a Malawi side making their debut at the continental championship.

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