Cameroon beat Ghana in dramatic WAFCON 2026 showdown and strengthen quarterfinal hopes
Cameroon defeated Ghana 1-0 in the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, moving to the top of Group D. The victory strengthens Cameroon's position for a quarterfinal spot and continues their unbeaten streak in the tournament.
Why it matters
The result is a pivotal moment in the WAFCON tournament, impacting the qualification path for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup.
Cameroon beat Ghana in dramatic WAFCON 2026 showdown and strengthen quarterfinal hopes The Indomitable Lionesses extended their unbeaten run and took a major step toward the knockout stage of the African tournament.
Cameroon secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Ghana on Sunday in a tightly contested match at Moulay Rachid Stadium in Casablanca , moving to the top of Group D at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) with six points and taking a major step toward the quarterfinals.
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A 19th-minute penalty from Marie Ngah Manga secured the victory for the Indomitable Lionesses , who remain unbeaten after following up their opening win against Mali with another strong performance. It was Manga’s third goal of the tournament , making her the only Cameroon player to score so far in the competition.
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