The Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon made history on Sunday, August 16, 2026, defeating tournament debutants Malawi 3-0 in the final of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) at the Prince Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat, Morocco.
After losing three previous finals in 2004, 2014, and 2016, Cameroon put on a devastating first-half attacking performance to claim their first-ever continental crown.
Final Match Highlights & Goals
20th Minute (1-0 — Marie Ngah): Naomi Eto delivered a dangerous cross that led to a rebound, allowing Marie Ngah to head home the opener.
30th Minute (2-0 — Naomi Ndjoah Eto): Eto doubled Cameroon's advantage after turning in a loose ball inside the penalty area following a failed clearance by Malawi.
45th Minute (3-0 — Marie Ngah): On the stroke of half-time, Ngah headed in her second goal of the match and fifth of the tournament to build an unassailable three-goal lead.
Second-Half Control: Cameroon's defensive unit effectively neutralized Malawi's prolific sibling duo of Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga to preserve a clean sheet throughout the knockout stages.
The 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco concluded on August 16, 2026, with the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon capturing their first-ever continental crown after defeating Malawi 3-0 in the final.
Cameroon dominated the tournament's official individual awards presented by CAF, while Malawi's talismanic forward took home top scorer honors.
WAFCON 2026 Official Award Winners
Player of the Tournament (Best Player): Monique Ngock (Cameroon) 🇨🇲 — The midfielder was named the competition's overall top player for commanding the engine room throughout Cameroon's unbeaten title run.
Golden Boot (Top Scorer): Temwa Chawinga (Malawi) 🇲🇼 — Scored 5 goals and provided 2 assists.
Best Goalkeeper (Golden Glove): Michaely Bihina (Cameroon) 🇨🇲 — Honored as the best shot-stopper, highlighted by her heroics in the knockout rounds, where she saved a late penalty in extra time and three more in the semi-final penalty shootout against hosts Morocco.
Player of the Final: Marie Ngah (Cameroon) 🇨🇲 — Awarded player of the match after scoring a crucial brace in the 3-0 final victory over Malawi.
Fair Play Award: Algeria 🇩🇿 — Recognized for their team discipline and sportsmanship.
WAFCON 2026 Final Summary Table
| Category | Winner | Team | Key Highlight / Record |
| Champions | Cameroon 🇨🇲 | Indomitable Lionesses | 1st WAFCON Title in nation's history |
| Runners-Up | Malawi 🇲🇼 | The Scorchers | Historic 1st appearance in a WAFCON final |
| Player of the Tournament | Monique Ngock | Cameroon 🇨🇲 | Engine room of the champion side |
| Golden Boot | Temwa Chawinga | Malawi 🇲🇼 | 5 goals, 2 assists |
| Best Goalkeeper | Michaely Bihina | Cameroon 🇨🇲 | Saved 3 penalties in semi-final shootout |
| Player of the Final | Marie Ngah | Cameroon 🇨🇲 | Scored twice in 3-0 final win |
| Fair Play | Algeria | Algeria 🇩🇿 | Tournament sportsmanship award |
