Historic Victory for Cameroon in WAFCON Quarter-Finals
In a remarkable display of skill and determination, the Cameroon women's national football team achieved a stunning 1-0 victory over Nigeria, the reigning champions, in the quarter-finals of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) held in Casablanca on August 10, 2026. The young talent Myriam Nyadjou, just 19 years old, was the hero of the match, scoring from a well-taken free-kick in the 19th minute. Nyadjou's powerful shot soared past the Nigerian goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, finding the back of the net and marking her first goal of the tournament.
This victory not only propels Cameroon into the semi-finals where they will face Morocco but also secures their place in the upcoming 2027 World Cup in Brazil. Despite Nigeria's efforts to equalize, particularly in the dying moments of the game, they were thwarted by the exceptional performance of Cameroon's goalkeeper Michaely Bihina. The Super Falcons, who have won the WAFCON a record ten times, struggled to break through Cameroon's defense, with their best chance coming in the third minute of added time when Esther Okoronkwo's effort narrowly missed the target.
Asisat Oshoala, a six-time African Women's Footballer of the Year, was introduced late in the game but could not make the desired impact due to fitness concerns. As the final whistle blew, celebrating Cameroonian players embraced on the pitch, marking a significant achievement as they recorded only their second victory over Nigeria in 14 encounters at the WAFCON. Meanwhile, in the other semi-final, Malawi, the newcomers and surprise package of the tournament, are set to challenge three-time runners-up Ghana, with the winners set to face Algeria.
As reported by bssnews.net.
