Ngah’s double leads Cameroon to maiden Women’s Cup of Nations title

Cameroon has claimed their maiden Women's Africa Cup of Nations title, triumphing over surprise finalists Malawi with a decisive 3-0 victory on Sunday. Marie Ngah was the star of the match, netting a first-half brace that paved the way for Cameroon's historic win.

This marks a significant achievement for Cameroon, who had previously lost three finals. Against a Malawi side making their debut in the continental championship and ranked 153rd in the world, Cameroon showed their experience and dominance. Malawi had enjoyed a fairytale run to the final but were ultimately outmatched by the Indomitable Lionesses.

Both finalists had already secured their spots in the upcoming Women's World Cup in Brazil, along with semi-finalists Morocco and Algeria. FIFA President Gianni Infantino was present to award the medals, with several Cameroonian players seeking photographs with him.

Cameroon controlled the first half, establishing a commanding 3-0 lead by halftime. Ngah opened the scoring in the 20th minute after reacting quickest to a loose ball in the box. Naomi Eto doubled the advantage around the half-hour mark, and Ngah added her second goal in stoppage time from a pass by Eto, sealing a comfortable lead before the break. Cameroon becomes the fourth nation to win the Women's Africa Cup of Nations since its inception in 1998, joining Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea, and South Africa.