WAFCON 2026: Cameroon lead selection with four players in best XI

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The best players of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) have been recognised with the unveiling of the tournament’s Best XI.

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Cameroon and Malawi dominated the selection, while Algeria, Morocco and Zambia also had representatives in the team.

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Cameroon goalkeeper Michaely Bihina was selected between the posts, while the defensive line features Algeria’s Ines Belloumou, Morocco’s Nohaila Benzina and Hanane Aït El Haj, alongside Cameroon’s Myriam Nyadjou.

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The midfield comprises Cameroon’s Monique Ngock, Malawi’s Temwa Chawinga and Algeria’s Marine Dafeur.

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Malawi’s attacking threat was further represented by Tabitha Chawinga, who joins Cameroon’s Marie Ngah and Zambia’s Barbra Banda in the forward line.

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Cameroon’s Valentine Nguele was named head coach of the Best XI following her team’s impressive campaign.

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WAFCON 2026 Best XI

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• Goalkeeper: Michaely Bihina (Cameroon)
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• Defenders: Ines Belloumou (Algeria), Nohaila Benzina (Morocco), Myriam Nyadjou (Cameroon), Hanane Aït El Haj (Morocco)
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• Midfielders: Monique Ngock (Cameroon), Temwa Chawinga (Malawi), Marine Dafeur (Algeria)
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• Forwards: Tabitha Chawinga (Malawi), Marie Ngah (Cameroon), Barbra Banda (Zambia)
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• Head Coach: Valentine Nguele (Cameroon)
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