Cameroon’s Indomitable Lionesses stunned defending champions Nigeria 1-0 in Casablanca to reach the semifinals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations and secure qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil.
The Super Falcons had been favored after establishing a dominant record in earlier encounters between the West African rivals. Cameroon’s disciplined display nevertheless produced only the Lionesses’ second tournament victory over Nigeria.
The decisive moment arrived in the 19th minute, when 20-year-old Myriam Wamen struck a fierce effort from distance that flew into the top corner, leaving Nigerian goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie with no chance.
