Keeper Bihina stars as Cameroon upset Morocco to make Wafcon final

What the report says

Cameroon reached the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final after goalkeeper Michaely Bihina produced a decisive display against hosts Morocco in Rabat. The semi-final finished 0-0 after extra time, and Cameroon then won 3-1 on penalties. Bihina first denied Fatima Tagnaout from the spot in the 118th minute, then saved three more Moroccan attempts in the shootout to settle the tie.

The match at Moulay Hassan Stadium was tight and often tense, with Morocco controlling more of the ball but struggling to create clear chances against a disciplined Cameroon side. Morocco came closest in normal time through Sanaa Mssoudy, while late and extra-time efforts from players including Imane Saoud, Michaela Abam and Maryame Atiq did not break the deadlock. A VAR review near the end of extra time led to the penalty that Tagnaout failed to convert.

The result sends Cameroon into their first Wafcon final since 2016, when they last played in the title match as tournament hosts. It is a notable turnaround for a team that, according to the reports, had been knocked out in qualifying before gaining a place at the expanded finals on ranking grounds. Cameroon will face Malawi in Sunday’s final, meaning the competition will produce a first-time champion.