Cameroon dominates Malawi to win first Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title

The Indomitable Lionesses outshine their opponents to claim a first final victory on their fourth attempt in Morocco.Published On 17 Aug 202617 Aug 2026Cameroon claimed a first Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title when they thumped surprise package Malawi 3-0 in the final, as Marie Ngah’s first-half double helped seal victory on Sunday.Cameroon had lost three finals but made it fourth-time lucky against a Malawi side making their debut at the continental championship. Ranked 153 in the world and 32nd on the African continent, Malawi had a fairytale run to the decider.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Arsenal trounce Manchester City 3-0 in Community Shield masterclasslist 2 of 4Arsenal defend title against revamped challengers as Premier League returnslist 3 of 4La Liga: Five key talking points heading into Barcelona’s 2026-27 seasonlist 4 of 4La Liga: The key talking points for Real Madrid before the 2026-27 seasonend of listThe two finalists had already sealed their place at the Women’s World Cup in Brazil next year, along with fellow semifinalists Morocco and Algeria. The latter finished third after winning the bronze medal fixture on penalties on Saturday.Und...