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After losing three previous finals, Cameroon's women's football team finally claimed their first continental championship with a commanding 3-0 victory over Malawi. The win ended more than two decades of heartbreak for the Indomitable Lionesses, who didn't even originally qualify for the tournament.
After a shocking 3-2 defeat to tournament newcomers Malawi, Nigeria's defending champions are rallying together with goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie leading the charge to bounce back. The reigning African champions face a must-win match against Zambia this Saturday to keep their title defense alive.
The reigning champions are ready to defend their crown at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. With a record 10 continental titles already secured, Nigeria's midfielder Toni Payne says the team is hungry for back-to-back victories.
Adegboye Onigbinde transformed from a humble schoolteacher earning 10 pounds monthly into Nigeria's first indigenous coach to win an African Cup of Nations medal, mentoring generations of football stars. His passing at 88 marks the end of a pioneering era that changed Nigerian football forever.
Nigeria's football league will pause this weekend to honor Henry Nwosu, a legendary midfielder who helped bring home the country's first continental trophy. The 62-year-old's legacy bridges generations of Nigerian football, from playing glory to coaching the next wave of talent.