Cameroon have ended Nigeria’s reign as African champions after defeating the Super Falcons 1-0 in the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Casablanca on Sunday.
The Indomitable Lionesses secured a place in the semi-finals. They booked their ticket to the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil with a resilient performance that frustrated the defending champions throughout the contest.
Nigeria entered the quarter-final as the most successful team in WAFCON history. It had dominated previous meetings with Cameroon, but the Lionesses produced a disciplined display to secure only their second victory over the Falcons at the tournament.
Cameroon took the lead in the 19th minute when 20-year-old Myriam Wamen unleashed a powerful long-range effort that flew into the top corner beyond the reach of Nigeria goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie.
The Falcons responded almost immediately, with captain Rasheedat Ajibade sending a dangerous cross into the box, but Gift Monday could not make clean contact with the ball.
