Ngah brace fires Cameroon to historic WAFCON crown with win over Malawi

Cameroon has secured its first-ever CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title, achieving continental glory with a commanding 3-0 victory over Malawi in Sunday's final. The Indomitable Lionesses delivered a devastating first-half performance at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat, finally ending their long wait for the coveted trophy. Marie Ngah was the star of the match, scoring twice, while Naomi Ndjoah Eto contributed a crucial goal. Ngah opened the scoring in the 20th minute, and Ndjoah Eto doubled the advantage ten minutes later, assisted by Myriam Nyadjou. Ngah struck again just before halftime, in the 45+3 minute, effectively sealing the contest before the interval. This decisive display ensured Cameroon became the fourth nation to win the Women's Africa Cup of Nations, joining the ranks of Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea, and South Africa. The triumph was particularly sweet for the Indomitable Lionesses, who had experienced the heartbreak of losing in three previous finals: in 2004, 2014, and 2016, all against Nigeria. The final pitted two teams seeking their maiden African title against each other. Malawi, the tournament's leading scorers, had completed a remarkable run in their debut WAFCON appearance, while Cameroon aimed to convert years of near misses into silverware. Cameroon settled into the match faster, with Ngah's early goal shifting the dynamic. Malawi, known for its attacking prowess, was forced to chase the game against a Cameroon side built on defensive discipline and efficiency. The task became significantly harder after Ndjoah Eto's goal in the 30th minute. Despite Malawi's attempts to find a response, including a substitution before halftime, Cameroon's defense, which had conceded only twice before the final, proved impenetrable. Malawi made further changes in the second half, but Cameroon controlled the game with their comfortable three-goal cushion, ultimately securing their historic victory.

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Cameroon won the CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations for the first time after a commanding 3-0 victory over Malawi in Sunday’s final at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat.