WAFCON 2026: Chawinga, Ngock and Bihina Claim Top Individual Awards
Malawi's Temwa Chawinga wins the Golden Boot as Cameroon's Monique Ngock and Bihina Michaely take the Player of the Tournament and Best Goalkeeper awards.
Rabat, Morocco | August 17, 2026
The 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) has concluded with several players and teams recognised for their outstanding performances throughout the tournament.
Malawi forward Temwa Chawinga was crowned the tournament's Golden Boot winner, finishing as the competition's leading scorer. Her goals and performances played a key role in the Scorchers' historic run to their first-ever WAFCON final.
Cameroon's Monique Ngock was named Player of the Tournament after playing a pivotal role in the Indomitable Lionesses' title-winning campaign. Cameroon secured their maiden WAFCON crown after defeating Malawi 3-0 in the final.
Another Cameroonian standout, goalkeeper Bihina Michaely, was named Best Goalkeeper following a series of impressive performances throughout the competition. Her composure between the posts and crucial penalty saves contributed to Cameroon's successful campaign.
The Fair Play Award went to Algeria, recognising the team's conduct during the tournament.
WAFCON 2026 Award Winners
🥇 Golden Boot: Temwa Chawinga — Malawi
⭐ Player of the Tournament: Monique Ngock — Cameroon
🧤 Best Goalkeeper: Bihina Michaely — Cameroon
🤝 Fair Play Award: Algeria
The awards bring the curtain down on a memorable WAFCON campaign that saw Cameroon crowned African champions, while Malawi achieved a historic first by reaching the continental final.
The individual honours also highlighted the outstanding talent that shaped the tournament, with Chawinga, Ngock and Michaely among the players who left a lasting mark on WAFCON 2026.