Cameroon: No 2-Year Gap for Second Maternity Leave
Summary
- Cameroon secured their spot in the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) by defeating Ghana 1-0.
- Mali relaunched their campaign with a 3-2 win over Cape Verde, remaining in contention for a spot in the quarter-finals.
- The top two teams from each group will advance to the quarter-final knockout stages.
Cameroon's Path to Quarter-Finals
Cameroon secured their spot in the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) by defeating Ghana 1-0.
In a closely contested match, Cameroon secured their spot in the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) by defeating Ghana 1-0. The lone goal was scored by Marie Gisele Ngah Manga from the penalty spot in the first half, marking her third strike in the competition and giving Cameroon six points from their two games in Group D. This victory sets up a crucial encounter for Cameroon on Thursday against Cape Verde, who have already lost both their matches in the campaign.
Mali's Comeback
Meanwhile, Mali relaunched their campaign with a 3-2 win over tournament debutants Cape Verde. Oumou Koné gave Mali an early lead, but Cape Verde levelled just before halftime through Eveline Nadine Pereira Varela. Fatoumata Niakaté restored Mali's advantage after the restart, and Fatoumata Diarra sealed the win in the 79th minute. Although Cape Verde scored a second goal in the 88th minute, Mali held firm to remain in contention for a spot in the quarter-finals.
Quarter-Final Lineup
The top two teams from each group will advance to the quarter-final knockout stages. The four teams that reach the semi-finals will also earn a berth at the 2027 women's World Cup in Brazil, while the losing teams will compete in a play-off for two spots at an inter-continental qualifier. The WAFCON final is scheduled to take place on August 16.
Practical Implications
Lawyers and compliance officers should note that the qualification process for the Women's Africa Cup of Nations may have implications for sponsorship or partnership agreements with teams participating in the tournament.
Source
Source: Original reporting via AllAfrica
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