New call-up leaves Benfica without international star | OneFootball

Michaely Bihina, a Benfica goalkeeper, has been called up to represent Cameroon in the final stage of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), a competition that will take place between July 25 and August 16 in Morocco.

The Cameroon national team is in Group D, alongside Ghana, Mali and Cape Verde. Their opening match in the tournament is scheduled for July 29 against Mali at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca. The group stage ends on August 6 with a clash against Cape Verde, once again at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca, in a match scheduled for 9:00 pm.

Michaely Bihina joined Benfica in February this year after three and a half seasons at Racing Power, signing a contract valid until the summer of 2029. The Cameroon international, only 22 years old, has so far made one official appearance for the current six-time national champions, coming on in the second half in the win over Rio Ave.

Before arriving at Benfica, while at Racing Power, the Cameroonian took to the pitch on seven occasions, conceding nine goals and keeping two clean sheets. The match in which she conceded the most was precisely against the Eagles, when she lost 5-0.

"For me, joining Benfica represents a great opportunity to grow and become even more professional in football," Bihina told BTV moments after signing her new deal with the Reds.

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