Cameroon crowned Africa Women's Cup of Nations champions

Cameroon's "Untamed Lionesses" roared to their first-ever Africa Cup of Nations title, securing a dominant 3-0 victory over Malawi in the final held in Rabat.

Marie Gezelle D. N. Manga opened the scoring in the 20th minute, with Naomi Ndjoh Eto doubling the lead in the 30th. Manga sealed her brace and Cameroon's commanding first-half performance with a third goal in stoppage time, leaving Malawi with an insurmountable deficit.

The Malawian team, making their debut in the final, struggled to break down a resolute Cameroonian defense in the second half. Cameroon's tactical intelligence saw them manage the remainder of the match effectively, preserving their clean sheet and clinching the historic win.

This triumph marks a significant milestone for Cameroon, who had been runners-up in four previous finals, including a loss to Nigeria in 2016. Malawi's journey to the final was also a notable achievement, but they ultimately fell short against the experienced Cameroonian side. Cameroon had reached the final by defeating hosts Morocco in a penalty shootout after a goalless semi-final, while Malawi overcame Algeria.