Cameroon's women's national football team won their first Women's Africa Cup of Nations title by defeating Malawi 3-0 [1] on Sunday.
The victory ends a decades-long pursuit of continental glory for the Indomitable Lionesses, establishing them as a dominant force in African women's football.
The final took place on Aug. 16, 2026 [2] at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat, Morocco [3]. Cameroon controlled the match to secure the 3-0 [1] result, marking a historic milestone for the program.
This triumph follows a period of near-misses for the squad. This match represented Cameroon's fourth appearance in a WAFCON final [4]. In their three previous attempts to win the trophy, the team suffered three defeats to Nigeria [5].
By overcoming Malawi, Cameroon has broken the cycle of final losses and claimed the title [3]. The victory marks the first time the nation has reached the top of the podium in the competition's history [1].
“Cameroon's women's national football team won their first Women's Africa Cup of Nations title”
Cameroon's maiden title shifts the power dynamic of women's football in Africa, specifically by breaking the psychological barrier of previous final losses to Nigeria. This victory signals the rise of a new continental heavyweight and may increase investment and visibility for the women's game within Cameroon.
