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WAFCON 2026: Michaely Bihina’s penalty heroics take Cameroon past Morocco to set up unthinkable final

One of the most unpredictable WAFCONs of all time stayed true to form in the semi-finals, as Cameroon knocked out favourites Morocco on penalties.

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Neel Shelat
Aug 13, 2026
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Michaely Bihina saved a penalty in extra time and made three saves in the shootout victory against Morocco. Credit: Confederation of African Football.

Moulay El Hassan Stadium, Rabat

Michaely Bihina wrote her name in Cameroon’s footballing folklore on Wednesday night, saving four penalties across extra time and the shoot-out to help her country reach thei…

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