WAFCON 2026: Cameroon held to 1-1 draw by Cape Verde
Cameroon drew 1-1 against Cape Verde in their final Group B match of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. While Cameroon had already qualified for the knockout stage, the result marked a historic first point for Cape Verde in the tournament.
Why it matters
This match highlights the growing competitiveness of women's football in Africa as underdog nations achieve historic milestones against established powerhouses.
Already through to the knockout stage, Cameroon was held to a 1-1 draw by Cape Verde in its final Group B match of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.
While the result had little impact on the Indomitable Lionesses qualification, it marked a historic achievement for Cape Verde, who secured a memorable point to end their tournament campaign.
Having already qualified for the next round, Cameroon got off to a perfect start against a Cape Verdean team that had already been eliminated.
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