Qualification matches for the 2026 Women’s African Cup of Nations (WAFCON) delivered a major upset on Wednesday, as the Fennecs Dames of Algeria defeated the favored Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon 2-1.
Meanwhile, the Black Queens of Ghana dominated their match, beating Egypt 3-0. In a fierce contest played in Bir El Djir, Algeria secured a vital 2-1 victory over Cameroon. The scoring opened early with Ghoutia Karchouni’s goal in the 23rd minute.
The momentum decisively swung toward Algeria when Cameroon was shown a red card in the 34th minute, immediately followed by Marine Dafeur’s spectacular free kick in the 35th minute, putting Algeria up 2-0. Cameroon managed to reduce the deficit with a penalty in the 90+4 minute, but it was too late to mount a comeback.
In Cairo, the Black Queens of Ghana delivered a powerful performance against a struggling Egyptian side, winning 3-0. Ghana’s goals came from Doris Boaduwaa (42nd minute), Mavis Amponsah (85th minute), and Grace Asantewaa (90th minute). These convincing results place both the Algerians and the Ghanaians in strong positions heading into the next round of qualifiers for the 16th edition of the Women’s AFCON.
In other action, the match in Luanda saw Angola and Malawi draw 0-0 after an intense battle. Despite the pace set by Malawi’s Tabitha Chawinga, the Scorchers were held at bay by the impressive goalkeeping of Rosa Ilunga, while Angola missed a late chance when Carla Vunge hit the crossbar.
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