Cameroon women’s football team welcomed in Yaounde after first AFCON title

Cameroon’s women’s national football team, the Indomitable Lionesses, were greeted with a hero’s welcome in the capital city of Yaoundé after clinching their first Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title. The 1‑0 victory over Ghana in the final, held at the Stade de l’Amitié, secured the team’s place among Africa’s elite and earned them a spot in the 2024 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

The triumph, which followed a dramatic penalty shootout after a 0‑0 draw in regulation time, was celebrated by thousands of fans who streamed down the streets of Yaoundé in a spontaneous parade. Stadium officials and local authorities announced that the team would be honored with a state ceremony at the presidential palace, and the government pledged to increase funding for women’s football development. Coach Marc Brys praised his squad’s resilience and teamwork, noting that the victory had “lifted the spirit of the nation” and “set a new benchmark for African women’s sport.”

In a statement released by the Cameroon Football Federation, the federation’s president thanked supporters and highlighted the importance of this milestone for the country’s sporting legacy. The Lionesses’ success is expected to inspire a new generation of female athletes across the region, while the federation plans to launch a nationwide talent‑scouting initiative to build on the momentum generated by the historic win.