Cameroon Wins Women's Africa Cup of Nations 2026 in Morocco

Cameroon triumphed in the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) 2026, held in Morocco, by defeating Malawi 3-0 in the final. This victory marks Cameroon as the fourth nation to win the tournament, joining Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea, and South Africa.

Both Cameroon and Algeria secured spots in the 2027 Women's World Cup after reaching the semi-finals, while South Africa must navigate an inter-confederation qualifier to join them. The tournament, which was postponed shortly before its original March start date, was deemed largely successful, particularly with the expansion to 16 teams.

Malawi's Temwa Chawinga was the standout player, earning the golden boot with five goals. The tournament featured increased competitiveness, with several surprising results, including Malawi's victory over Nigeria. However, attendance issues persisted, and the future hosting of Wafcon remains uncertain as the next tournament's location has not been announced.