Ajara Nchout scored two brilliant goals, including an injury-time winner, as Cameroon dramatically beat New Zealand 2-1 to reach the last 16 of the World Cup as a best third-placed team.
Nchout turned inside Ria Percival in the 95th minute and superbly curled in the winner to put Cameroon through.
They were heading out after Aurelle Awona sliced a volley into her own net with 10 minutes remaining for 1-1.
Nchout had put her side ahead in the second half with a lovely, dinked goal.
Although Cameroon finished on three points, the same as Nigeria from Group A, they went through courtesy of a better fair-play record between the two African sides.
The Netherlands finished top of Group E with a 100% record after a 2-1 victory over Canada, who finish in second place.
hpchmgn
55
even messi couldn't do better! I nearly cry when I saw this goal! so happy! proud of you girls 🇨🇲🇨🇲🇨🇲🇨🇲
EL B
52
now that's what I call composure. superb performance from Nchout. If Onguene could get a lil bit of that her composure Cameroon will be devastating going forward. Go lionesses...
viadelmy
46
this is messi- like goal,no wonder this lady hails from eto'o fils' country. superb dribbles and nice placement from that lady. go Cameron go Africa.
xtremeCR7
46
we the Cameroonians never back down until the end...we don't rest when we're tired,we rest when we're done.
lsarua
44
That was excellent from Njoya Ajara. what a patient and professional player with top class and finishes. In short you girls made Africa proud this evening after Nigeria's horrible VAR exit. come on lionnesses, we are counting on you.
zadmprs
41
Very proud of my Cameroonian team, wishing you the best in the round of 16
PrinceFJr
41
Oooh that goal takes me back to FRANCE 98 when Njanka Biaka scored a similar goal for the Lions...
topewest
41
pity the Nigeria girls they deserve better but all the best with angels of Cameroon as they made Africa nation proud, I hope God of football be with throughout in the next round.