Cameroon goalkeeper Michaely Bihina has been named the Golden Glove winner after playing a key role in the Indomitable Lionesses’ historic TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 triumph.
The 22-year-old was one of the standout players of the tournament, showing great composure and making several important saves.
Bihina produced her best performance in Cameroon’s quarter-final victory over defending champions Nigeria. She made nine saves to help her team secure a 1-0 win and eliminate the 10-time champions.
She was also outstanding in the semi-final against hosts Morocco.
Bihina made three saves during 120 minutes as the match ended 0-0 before becoming the hero in the penalty shoot-out. She saved three Moroccan penalties as Cameroon won 3-1.
She became the first Cameroon goalkeeper to save three penalties in a WAFCON shoot-out.
Across the quarter-final and semi-final, Bihina made 12 saves without conceding a goal and was named Woman of the Match in both games.
She completed her impressive campaign with another clean sheet in the final as Cameroon defeated Malawi 3-0 to win their first WAFCON title.
Bihina’s performances proved crucial as Cameroon produced a historic campaign and lifted the continental trophy for the first time.
