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Cameroon Crowned First-Time WAFCON Champions After Beating Malawi

Cameroon won the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations for the first time with a 3-0 victory over Malawi in the final at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat.

Marie Ngah scored two goals, and Naomi Ndjoah Eto added one. Ngah opened the scoring in the 20th minute, followed by Ndjoah Eto’s goal ten minutes later. Ngah scored again in first-half stoppage time, giving Cameroon a strong 3-0 lead.

With this win, Cameroon became the fourth nation to win the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, joining Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea, and South Africa. This victory also ended their previous disappointments from final losses in 2004, 2014, and 2016.

Malawi, in their first WAFCON final, struggled against Cameroon’s disciplined defence. Despite being strong attackers, they couldn’t respond once they fell behind. They made substitutions in the second half, but Cameroon maintained control.

Cameroon’s successful run included defeating Ghana, eliminating Nigeria in the quarter-finals, and beating Morocco on penalties in the semi-finals. They finished the tournament without conceding a goal.

Malawi’s campaign was historic, as they became the first Southern African debutants to reach the final. However, Cameroon celebrated their long-awaited title, moving beyond past disappointments after ten years.

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Sierra Leone’s Momoh Kamara nets brace in IF Elfsborg win over Västerås SK

Sierra Leone International Momoh Kamara scored a brace in week seventeen of the Swedish Allsvenskan in IF Elfsborg’s 3-0 win over Västerås SK at Borås Arena.

Julius Magnusson scored in the first half, and Momoh Kamara added two goals in the second half, taking his tally to three so far.

The match began with Västerås SK pressing high to disrupt Elfsborg. They nearly earned a corner in the first minute, but Elfsborg’s defence stayed calm. After settling in, Elfsborg took control of the game and created several scoring opportunities.

In the 19th minute, Elfsborg took the lead when Momoh Kamara passed to Julius Magnusson, whose shot deflected off a defender and went in for a 1–0 score. Elfsborg dominated possession in the first half but could not extend their lead.

In the second half, Västerås made changes and almost scored with a header. Elfsborg had a few chances but struggled with their final passes. With 20 minutes left, Kamara scored again, redirecting Niklas Hult’s pass to make it 2-0.

Kamara struck once more in the 77th minute with a curling shot to secure a 3-0 lead. Elfsborg controlled the match until the end, allowing the 6,155 fans to celebrate the victory and the three points.

IF Elfsborg – Västerås SK 3–0 (1–0)

1–0 Julius Magnusson (19′), 2–0 Momoh Kamara (71′), 3–0 Momoh Kamara (77′).

Starting lineup: Isak Pettersson – Alexander Jensen, Sebastian Holmén (86′), Thomas Isherwood, Niklas Hult (83′) – Julius Magnusson (83′), Simon Olsson (78′) – Momoh Kamara, Julius Beck, Arber Zeneli (83′) – Leo Östman.

Substitutes: Theo Sander, Frode Aronsson, Rufai Mohammed (86′), Rasmus Wikström (83′), Ossian Nordvall (78′), Ari Sigurpálsson (83′), Simon Hedlund (83′), Frederik Ihler, Dion Krasniqi.

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Gambia Confirm Temporary CAF Approval for Bakau Stadium

The Gambia Football Federation (GFF) has confirmed that the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has given temporary approval for the Independence Stadium in Bakau to host events in September 2026.

As a result, the Gambia National Team can play its upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON KE-TZ-UG 27) qualifier against Somalia at home, allowing passionate fans to support their team.

Gambian clubs taking part in CAF Interclub Competitions in September 2026 can also play their home games at the Independence Stadium.

CAF recognised the improvements made at the stadium in an official letter signed by Acting General Secretary Mr Samson Adamu. They thanked the GFF, its leaders, and the Gambian Government for their commitment and teamwork to upgrade the stadium to meet continental standards.

GFF President Lamin Kaba Bajo stated, “This is a great achievement for Gambian football and a happy day for our country. Playing at home in front of our loyal fans gives the Scorpions a real advantage. We thank President Adama Barrow, the Ministry of Youth and Sports, the stadium management, and all Gambians for their support.”

While this approval is an important step, the GFF knows there is more work to do for permanent accreditation. CAF will send a report noting minor issues that need attention. The GFF and all national partners will work to ensure the stadium meets all CAF requirements.

CAF may send an inspector to attend a matchday in September to check the stadium’s readiness. The Federation welcomes this and will strive for smooth matchday operations.

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Brima and Juana win Baltic Women’s Football League title

Two Sierra Leoneans were part of the FC Riga Women’s side that won the Baltic Women’s Football League (BWFL) championship in Riga on Saturday, defeating “MFA Žalgiris-MRU” from Vilnius 7:0.

Kumba Zainab Brima, who scored a hat trick, and Hannah Juana both celebrated together after full time. Minami Oi opened the scoring with a penalty kick in the third minute, followed by two goals from Kumba Brima. Oi scored another penalty just before halftime.

In the second half, Oi, Brima, and Karen Muradyan added more goals for a strong victory.

The BWFL tournament was established in 2005 and has been running for five seasons. After the 2010 competition, the BWFL tournament was suspended, but the competition was resumed in 2017.

Since the tournament was resumed, the best achievements of the Latvian representatives have been third place in 2017, 2019 and 2022, but in recent seasons a place in the final has been won – silver for the RFS team in 2024 and gold for the “Riga” football players in 2025.

Kumba Zainab Brima, who scored a hattrick and Hannah Juana both celebrated together after full time.
Kumba Zainab Brima, who scored a hattrick and Hannah Juana both celebrated together after full time.
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Sierra Leone’s Ismaël Kabia joins Scottish club St Mirren

The 20-year-old winger, a Sierra Leonean native, has joined Scottish side ST Mirren as their ninth signing of the summer, moving from the English Premier League champions Arsenal for the 2026/27 season.

An impressive 2024/25 campaign saw Ismeal make his first-team debut for us in our 5-1 win against Bolton Wanderers in the Carabao Cup third round at Emirates Stadium.

Ismeal signed a second professional contract with us in August 2025 and was loaned to Shrewsbury Town for the 2025/26 season, where he made 43 appearances and won the League Two Goal of the Month award for April with a stunning long-range shot against Fleetwood Town.

He first joined Arsenal’s senior squad in September 2024, making a first-team appearance during a 5-1 EFL Cup win over Bolton Wanderers. After a pre-season friendly against Real Betis, Ismeal chose to join Craig McLeish’s team despite interest from other clubs. He will be available for selection in the upcoming Premier Sports Cup match against Rangers.

Manager Craig McLeish expressed excitement about the signing, highlighting Ismeal’s skills as a fast, direct winger who excels in one-on-one situations and emphasising that he brings motivation and potential for development.