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Cameroon defeats Morocco on penalties to reach Wafcon final

3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 11:36 PM

Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Cameroon defeats Morocco on penalties to reach Wafcon final
Summary

Cameroon advanced to the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations final after a penalty shootout victory over Morocco in Rabat. The match ended in a 0-0 draw following extra time. Goalkeeper Michaely Bihina was pivotal, saving a penalty in the 118th minute and three additional attempts during the shootout. Teenage defender Maryam Nyadjou converted the decisive penalty, securing a 3-1 win on penalties. Cameroon will face Malawi in the final on Sunday at 19:00 GMT, after Malawi's earlier victory over Algeria.

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  • •Cameroon plays Malawi in the final on August 13 at 19:00 GMT.
  • •The match finished 0-0 after extra time.
  • •Michaely Bihina saved a penalty in the 118th minute.
  • •Bihina saved three penalties during the shootout.
  • •Cameroon previously finished as Wafcon runners-up three times.
Latest Updates
  • 11:36 PMBBC Sport — Bihina saves four penalties as Cameroon upset Morocco to make Wafcon final
  • 11:07 PMYahoo Sports — Keeper Bihina stars as Cameroon upset Morocco to make Wafcon final
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Cameroon's Michaely Bihina saves an extra-time penalty and three more spot kicks in a shootout to send her side though to the 2026 Wafcon final at the expense of host nation Morocco.

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Cameroon's Michaely Bihina saves an extra-time penalty and three more spot kicks in a shootout to send her side though to the 2026 Wafcon final at the expense of host nation Morocco.

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