Indomitable Lionesses and Super Falcons. Photo: FIFA
A new champion will emerge at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco after defending champions Nigeria were eliminated by Cameroon in the quarter-finals on Sunday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.
South Africa, who also won the title in 2022, were eliminated by hosts Morocco on Saturday.
The Indomitable Lionesses produced a resilient display in Casablanca to end Nigeria’s title defence and book their place in the semi-finals, while also securing qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil.
Cameroon struck the decisive blow in the 19th minute through 20-year-old Myriam Maéva Nyadjou, who unleashed a thunderous effort from distance that flew into the top corner, leaving Nigerian goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie helpless.
