Cameroon has once again proven its dominance in African women’s football by reaching the final of the 2014 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, marking their second consecutive final appearance. The Indomitable Lionesses edged past Côte d’Ivoire in a dramatic 2-1 win after extra time on Wednesday.
Match Summary:
First Half: Goalless (0-0), both teams cautious and evenly matched.
60th Minute: Gaelle Enganamouit broke the deadlock for Cameroon.
65th Minute: Ines Tia responded almost immediately for Côte d’Ivoire to level it at 1-1.
118th Minute: With penalties looming, captain Christine Manie rose to the occasion, scoring the crucial goal to send Cameroon to the final and to the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Canada.
What’s Next:
Final: Cameroon will face Nigeria, who earlier beat South Africa 2-1 in the other semi-final.
Third-Place Match: Ivory Coast vs. South Africa — the winner will clinch the final African qualification spot for the 2015 Women’s World Cup.
Cameroon’s resilience and late-game grit have once again earned them continental and international recognition, and the final against Nigeria promises to be a high-stakes showdown.
