WAFCON 2026: Cameroon extend Group D lead as Mali overcome Cape Verde in five-goal thriller

Despite sustained late pressure from the Black Queens, Cameroon defended resolutely to secure all three points and move to six points at the top of Group D. Ghana, meanwhile, must now beat Mali in their final group match to keep their quarter-final hopes alive

A first-half penalty strike was enough for the tournament returnees as they defeated the Black Queens on matchday 2 in Group D.