The Cameroon women’s national football team secured a narrow 1–0 victory over the Nigeria women’s national football team in a fiercely contested international friendly played on home soil on Saturday, as both sides stepped up preparations ahead of upcoming continental competitions.
After an evenly balanced encounter filled with tactical battles and limited clear-cut chances, Cameroon found the breakthrough late in the game when Yango Mbemézomo struck in the 89th minute, scoring the decisive winner to hand the hosts victory.
Nigeria showed flashes of attacking promise throughout the match but struggled to convert their opportunities in the final third, while the Cameroonian defence remained organised and resilient under pressure.
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The fixture forms part of both nations’ build-up toward the next edition of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, where they are expected to be among the leading contenders for continental honours.
Attention now shifts to the return leg, where Nigeria will look to respond strongly and fine-tune preparations as the countdown to the tournament continues.