Cameroon's women's football team, the Indomitable Lionesses, faced the Super Falcons of Nigeria, one of Africa's top teams, in two international friendly matches in March 2026 [cite: source]. These encounters served as crucial preparation for the upcoming Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) [cite: source].
The first match, held last Saturday at the military stadium in Yaoundé, saw Cameroon pull off a surprise 1-0 victory thanks to a late goal from Ivana Mbomozomo [cite: source]. Despite Nigeria's dominance for much of the match, the Lionesses showed resilience and opportunism to secure the win.
In the return match, also played on Tuesday at the military stadium in Yaoundé, Cameroon again took the lead with a goal from Kiki Meva [cite: source]. However, Nigeria's experience and quality ultimately made the difference, and the Super Falcons turned the tables to win 3-1 [cite: source].
These two friendly matches provided a valuable opportunity for the Cameroonian technical staff to assess their team's level of preparation ahead of the WAFCON [cite: source]. The competition, initially scheduled for March 2026, has been postponed due to organizational difficulties in Morocco, the host country. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has not yet announced new dates.
The 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, which will take place in Morocco for the third consecutive time, will see the participation of 16 teams for the first time. The draw has already taken place in Rabat on January 15, 2026. Cameroon will have to redouble its efforts to hope to do well in this continental competition.
