Cameroon Shock Defending Champions Nigeria, Reach WAFCON Semi-Finals
By Karacter News1 min read
Cameroon have eliminated defending champions Nigeria from the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after a 1-0 quarter-final victory in Casablanca on Sunday.
Myriam Maéva Nyadjou Wamen scored in the 19th minute to put the Indomitable Lionesses ahead at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium.
The Super Falcons responded strongly and dominated much of the closing stages of the first half. Nigeria continued to search for an equaliser after the restart but struggled to break through Cameroon’s resolute defence.
The Cameroonian goalkeeper made a crucial close-range save in the second half as the Indomitable Lionesses held on to reach the semi-finals.