Cameroon Crowned Champions with First Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Triumph

Cameroon finally did it—they won their first Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, beating Malawi 3-0 in the 2026 final. The crowd was electric, and you could feel Cameroon’s hunger to claim that trophy after years of heartbreak.

Marie Ngah stole the show, scoring twice and putting Cameroon in charge early. Her goals set the tone, and after the third, the result was never really in doubt. Malawi tried to push back, but they honestly never matched Cameroon’s energy on the night.

This win is huge for Cameroon’s women’s football. The team had been knocking on the door for ages, coming close but never quite getting over the line. Now, after years of hard work and investment, they celebrate—and you can see just how much it means to them and the entire country.

Malawi, making their first appearance in a WAFCON final, played with guts. Their story through the tournament inspired fans, and even though they lost, they earned loads of respect for how far they’ve come.

Cameroon’s victory will definitely make women’s football even more popular back home. It’s likely to inspire a wave of new players and cements Cameroon as one of Africa’s top teams—a true milestone for the sport.