The Indomitable Lionesses defeated the Malawians at the end of the final on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at the stadium in Morocco.
Three goals to zero! This is the crushing defeat that the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon inflicted on the senior women’s national team of Malawi on Sunday evening. Thanks to a double by Marie Gisèle Ngah Manga (19th and 45+3rd) and a goal by Naomie Eto (29th), the Cameroonian national team wins the continental trophy for the first time after four unsuccessful attempts in the final. Valentine Nguele’s players make history in the CAN at the end of the 14th edition, which they would not have participated in if the African Football Confederation had not respected them.
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They lift the trophy, a symbol of well-led team play and decisive performance. From the group stage to the last minute of the final, they demonstrated a fighting spirit and an ability to contain the opponents’ enthusiasm. Discipline and a strong sense of patriotism helped push the Lionesses to the final victory. Dream realized, they also secured their direct qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup during this competition. Individually, goalkeeper Michaely Bihina was elected best goalkeeper. Monique Ngock was crowned best player.
By lifting the trophy in front of Prime Minister Joseph Dion Ngute representing President Paul Biya and in front of Samuel Eto’o, president of the Cameroonian Football Federation, the Lionesses make an entire nation vibrate in search of its first star since the launch of the Women’s CAN in 1998.
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The combination of the players’ tactical efforts, the coaching staff led by Valentine Nguele for two months, government financial support, and the managerial efforts of Fecafoot under Samuel Eto’o shows the importance of respecting everyone’s place and role. Gold medalists of the 2026 Women’s CAN, the Lionesses are awaited in Cameroon with the historic trophy.
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