Cameroon soared to their first-ever TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title, dazzling fans with a commanding 3-0 triumph over Malawi in Sunday’s electrifying final.
Marie Ngah struck twice, and Naomi Ndjoah Eto added another, as the Indomitable Lionesses unleashed a dominant first-half display to finally seize the continental crown.
This historic victory at Moulay El Hassan Stadium ended Cameroon’s years of longing for WAFCON glory after three heartbreaking final defeats.
Cameroon seized the initiative in the 20th minute as Ngah broke the deadlock. Relentless in attack, the Indomitable Lionesses doubled their lead just 10 minutes later when Ndjoah Eto finished off a slick pass from Myriam Nyadjou.
Malawi found themselves overwhelmed by Cameroon’s relentless attacking force, conceding a third goal just before halftime.
Ngah pounced for her second goal three minutes into first-half stoppage time, finishing off Ndjoah Eto’s assist to hand Cameroon a commanding 3-0 lead at the break.
The three-goal cushion proved unassailable, as Cameroon calmly defended their lead throughout the second half to clinch a historic championship.
This victory marks a monumental breakthrough for the Indomitable Lionesses, who had endured heartbreak against Nigeria in the 2004, 2014, and 2016 WAFCON finals.
Ten years after the pain of losing the 2016 final at home, Cameroon have finally ascended to the pinnacle of African women’s football.
For Malawi, the loss closed the curtain on a remarkable debut WAFCON journey. Though they fell just short in the final, the Scorchers’ path to the championship match was a stunning achievement in their first tournament appearance.
Cameroon now stands proudly as only the fourth nation to lift the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations trophy, joining the elite ranks of Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea, and South Africa.
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