CAN Féminine 2026. Cameroon defeats Ghana and secures a spot in the quarterfinals

02.08.26 FT Africa Women Cup of Nations

Ghana W

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Cameroon W

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Cameroon keeps up the momentum. This Sunday, on the second day of Group D, the Indomitable Lionesses edged out Ghana 1-0 at the Stade Moulay Rachid. Thanks to this second consecutive victory, they are officially through to the quarterfinals of the 2026 Women's AFCON.

Ngah Manga decisive once again

The turning point came early in the match. In the 19th minute, Marie Gisèle Ngah Manga outwitted the Ghanaian defense and converted a penalty to open the scoring. She continues her stellar start to the tournament after her brace in the 2-1 win over Mali on the opening day.

Rock-solid defense to the final whistle

After taking the lead, Cameroon managed the game. Solid at the back and disciplined in midfield, the Lionesses stood firm against a Ghana side desperate to draw level. The Ghanaians came into the match off a 2-0 victory over Cape Verde, but they couldn't find a way through Cameroon's defensive wall.

Six points and already through

With two wins from two games, Cameroon sits on six points. Their qualification for the quarterfinals of the 2026 Women's AFCON is thus secured before the final group match. This performance underlines the Lionesses' ambitions in this 2026 edition.

Ghana, on the other hand, suffers its first defeat. The Black Queens will need to bounce back in their next match against Mali if they hope to keep their tournament journey alive.

Nafongo TRAORE |

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Nafongon Moussa TRAORE, Burkinabè de 25 ans, est passionné de football, est rédacteur pour Foot Africa et commentateur pour BurkiFoot.

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