Marie Ngah penalty sends Cameroon into WAFCON knockout stage
Marie Ngah Manga’s first-half penalty secured Cameroon’s place in the WAFCON knockout stage with a hard-fought victory over Ghana.
Marie Ngah Manga’s first-half penalty proved decisive as Cameroon defeated Ghana 1-0 to book their place in the knockout stage of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.
The Indomitable Lionesses made it two wins from two after Ngah Manga calmly converted from the spot to settle a tightly contested Group C encounter.
Ghana responded strongly after the break, dominating possession for long spells and creating several promising openings.
However, the Black Queens were unable to find a way past Cameroon’s disciplined defence despite sustained pressure, leaving coach Kim Lars Björkegren’s side facing a must-win final group match to keep their qualification hopes alive.
The victory continues Cameroon’s impressive start after their opening win over Mali, with Ngah Manga scoring in both group matches to emerge as one of the tournament’s early standout performers.
Ghana, meanwhile, remain in contention but must now deliver in their final Group C fixture to stand any chance of reaching the quarter-finals.
