Benfica keeper saves 4 penalties in one game, making headlines worldwide | OneFootball

Cameroon are in the final of the Women’s AFCON after beating Morocco in a match decided by a penalty shootout. The standout player once again was Michaely Bihina, Benfica’s goalkeeper, who once again played a decisive role between the posts for the Cameroonian national team.

The clash was marked by balance, and neither side managed to break the deadlock during the 90 minutes of regular time, forcing the match into extra time. It was precisely in that phase that Bihina began to take on even greater prominence, saving a penalty and keeping Cameroon in the fight for a place in the final.

With no winner after 120 minutes, the decision had to be postponed to a penalty shootout. And that was when the Benfica goalkeeper once again showed all her quality: Bihina saved three of Morocco’s spot-kicks, securing Cameroon’s qualification.

In total, the keeper ended the match with four penalties saved: one during extra time and three more in the shootout. The huge performance earned Michaely Bihina, once again, the award for player of the match, given by the tournament organisers.

The Benfica goalkeeper had already been decisive in the previous match against Nigeria, in which she also played a key role in Cameroon’s qualification. Against Morocco, she repeated the feat and was decisive in securing a place in the final. Cameroon are now just one game away from winning the continental title. In the AFCON final, the Cameroonian side will face Malawi.

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