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Infantino lauds Cameroon on historic WAFCON 2026 win

ChampionSport Editorial Team·18-08-2026·2 min read
Infantino lauds Cameroon on historic WAFCON 2026 win

FIFA President Gianni Infantino lauds Cameroon on their historic 2026 WAFCON success following their victory over Malawi in the final in Rabat on Sunday.

Cameroon finally etched their name in the history books by clinching their maiden Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title with a 3-0 win over the Scorchers.

Marie Ngah scored a brace and Ndjoah Eto added the third to secure the silverware for the Indomitable Lionesses in Morocco.

Infantino, who graced the final, thanked CAF and the hosts for organizing a tournament that shone a spotlight on women’s football.

“The African Cup of Nations, organised by CAF and by Morocco, was a huge, huge success,” Infantino said.

He extended congratulations to the Cameroon outfit for giving joy to their football-loving nation with this historic first triumph.

Malawi also received praise from the FIFA chief for their wonderful journey during their maiden appearance at the tournament.

Who qualified for the FIFA Women's World Cup?

The following nations earned direct tickets to the next FIFA Women's World Cup through the 2026 WAFCON tournament:

  • Cameroon
  • Malawi
  • Algeria
  • Morocco

Ghana and South Africa will instead face a playoff phase to compete for the remaining extra slot available for Africa.

Match Result: WAFCON 2026 Final

  • Cameroon 3-0 Malawi

Scorers:

  • Marie Ngah (2)
  • Ndjoah Eto
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