Cameroon Defeats Nigeria 1-0 in WAFCON Quarter-Finals
In the CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) quarter-finals held on Sunday, Cameroon’s Indomitable Lionesses defeated Nigeria’s Super Falcons 1-0, with Myriam Nyadjou scoring a stunning free-kick in the first half. Cameroon midfielder Naomi Eto characterized the victory as an "ugly win," acknowledging Nigeria's strong offensive efforts but praising her team's defensive resilience.
The win allows Cameroon to advance to the semi-finals, where they will face Morocco. Additionally, this victory secures Cameroon automatic qualification for the 2027 Women’s World Cup, which will take place in Brazil.
Eto expressed her excitement about the World Cup opportunity, stating that it has been a long-held dream for the team.
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