Bihina's Penalty Heroics Fire Cameroon to WAFCON Final Over Morocco

Cameroon's goalkeeper Michaely Bihina delivered a heroic performance, saving four penalties to propel the Indomitable Lionesses past hosts Morocco in a dramatic Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) semi-final. The 22-year-old was instrumental in the tense match held in Rabat, making a vital save in the dying minutes of extra time before her heroics in the penalty shootout.

With the score deadlocked and extra time winding down, Morocco was awarded a penalty in the 118th minute. However, Bihina denied Fatima Tagnaout's attempt from the spot, keeping Cameroon's hopes alive. Neither team managed to score before the final whistle, forcing the match into a penalty shootout after 120 minutes of intense play.

During the shootout, Bihina continued her brilliance, thwarting attempts from Kenza Chappelle, Maryame Atiq, and Sakina Ouzraoui. The Moroccan players and their supporters watched in disbelief as their team faltered from the penalty spot. Ultimately, it was teenage defender Maryam Nyadjou who calmly converted the decisive penalty, sealing a 3-1 shootout victory for Cameroon.

The victory sends Cameroon into the WAFCON final, where they are set to face Malawi. The final is scheduled for Sunday, with Cameroon aiming to lift the continental trophy after their impressive run. Malawi secured their spot in the title match earlier by defeating Algeria 3-1.