Cameroon goalkeeper Michaely Bihina saved an extra-time penalty and three more spot kicks in a shootout to send her side past host nation Morocco and into the 2026 Wafcon final.
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Key facts
- Cameroon beat host nation Morocco to reach the 2026 Wafcon final.
- Goalkeeper Michaely Bihina saved an extra-time penalty and three penalties in the shootout.
- The result was an upset against the host nation, according to the BBC.
Cameroon reached the final of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) after an extraordinary goalkeeping display from Michaely Bihina, who denied host nation Morocco from the penalty spot on four separate occasions, according to the BBC.
Bihina first came to her side’s rescue in extra time, saving a Morocco penalty to keep the tie level and force a shootout.
The goalkeeper then continued her heroics in the shootout, stopping three more spot kicks to secure Cameroon’s place in the final.
The BBC described the outcome as an upset, with Cameroon overcoming a host nation carrying the weight of home expectation.
The victory ends Morocco’s run at the tournament they were staging and sets up a final appearance for Cameroon.
Why it matters
Host nations often carry momentum and crowd support deep into major tournaments, making Cameroon's win a notable upset. Bihina's four penalty saves underline the decisive impact a goalkeeper can have in knockout football.
Frequently asked questions
Who knocked Morocco out of the 2026 Wafcon?
Cameroon eliminated host nation Morocco to reach the final, according to the BBC.
How many penalties did Michaely Bihina save?
Bihina saved four penalties in total: one in extra time and three more in the shootout.
How did Cameroon reach the final?
After Bihina's extra-time penalty save forced a shootout, she saved three further spot kicks to send Cameroon through.
Timeline
- Bihina saves four penalties as Cameroon upset Morocco to make Wafcon final
BBC Sport: Cameroon's Michaely Bihina saves an extra-time penalty and three more spot kicks in a shootout to send her side though to the 2026 Wafcon final at the expense of host nation Morocco.