# Nigeria eliminated as Cameroon and Malawi reach WAFCON semifinals and World Cup

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- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-10 08:39 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/8/10/nigeria-eliminated-as-cameroon-malawi-reach-wafcon-semis-and-world-cup?traffic_source=rss

> Malawi have secured a place at their first FIFA World Cup. The unexpected qualification comes as the team advances to the WAFCON semifinals. Defending champions Nigeria were knocked out by Cameroon. Cameroon also moved into the last four, joining Malawi in reaching the tournament’s semifinal stage.

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