In a significant upset at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Casablanca, Cameroon’s Indomitable Lionesses have advanced to the semifinals by defeating the defending champions, Nigeria’s Super Falcons, 1-0. This victory not only propels Cameroon further in the tournament but also secures their qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil.
Despite Nigeria’s status as favorites, bolstered by their historical dominance over Cameroon in previous encounters, the Lionesses demonstrated exceptional resilience and tactical discipline. Their triumph marks only the second time Cameroon has managed to overcome the Super Falcons in the history of the competition.
Wamen’s Decisive Strike
The match’s only goal arrived early, in the 19th minute, when the 20-year-old Myriam Wamen delivered a stunning long-range shot. Her powerful strike curled into the top corner of the net, leaving Nigerian goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie unable to intervene. This moment of brilliance proved to be the defining factor in the tightly contested fixture.