2026 WAFCON awards: Full list of winners

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The 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, WAFCON came to a thrilling conclusion with Cameroon crowned champions after defeating Malawi 3-0 in the final in Rabat, Morocco.

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Following a memorable tournament, several players and teams were recognised for their outstanding performances, with Cameroon dominating the individual awards.

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Here is the full list of winners from the 2026 WAFCON:

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• Champions: Cameroon
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• Runners-up: Malawi
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• Top Scorer: Temwa Chawinga
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• Player of the Tournament: Monique Ngock
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• Best Goalkeeper: Michaely Bihina
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• Fair Play Award: Algeria
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• Player of the Final: Marie Ngah Manga
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Ngah Manga played a decisive role in Cameroon’s historic triumph, scoring twice in the final to help her side secure their first-ever WAFCON title.

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Cameroon had previously reached the final three times without winning the competition, making their 2026 triumph a landmark achievement for the women’s national team.

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Malawi, meanwhile, finished runners-up in their first-ever appearance in a WAFCON final, completing an impressive campaign despite falling short at the final hurdle.

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The individual awards also highlighted some of the tournament’s biggest performers, with Chawinga finishing as the leading scorer and Ngock earning the Player of the Tournament prize.

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