Bihina saves four penalties as Cameroon beat Morocco to reach WAFCON Final

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Cameroon goalkeeper Michaely Bihina produced a remarkable performance as the Indomitable Lionesses defeated hosts Morocco on penalties to reach the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final.

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The 22-year-old was the heroine in a dramatic semi-final in Rabat, making a crucial save in extra time before stopping three more penalties in the shootout.

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With the match still goalless in the 118th minute, Morocco were awarded a penalty, but Bihina kept out Fatima Tagnaout’s effort from 12 yards to keep Cameroon alive.

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Neither side could find a breakthrough before the final whistle, sending the contest into a penalty shootout after 120 minutes of action.

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Bihina then delivered again, brilliantly saving attempts from Kenza Chappelle, Maryame Atiq and Sakina Ouzraoui as the hosts struggled from the spot.

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With Morocco’s players and supporters stunned at the Moulay Hassan Stadium, teenage Cameroon defender Maryam Nyadjou held her nerve to convert the decisive penalty and seal a 3-1 shootout victory for the Central Africans.

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The result sends Cameroon into Sunday’s final, where they will face Malawi at 19:00 GMT.

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Malawi booked their place in the title decider earlier on Wednesday after beating Algeria 3-1.

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Cameroon will now look to complete their impressive run by lifting the WAFCON trophy, while Malawi will

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be aiming to claim the continental title in what promises to be a historic final.

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