Michaely Bihina, a 2026 full of good news

A true product of the Social FC du Mbam youth academy, Bihina played for Éclair de Sa'a in Cameroon before heading to Portugal. Having proved herself at Racing Power FC over 4 seasons, she moved to Benfica, one of the best clubs on the Iberian Peninsula. Revelation of the year 2026, she swept everything in her path.

Michaely Bihina unbeatable on her line at the 2026 Women's AFCON

Michaely Bihina is the prototype of the perfect goalkeeper. She excels in every aspect. In the air, in one-on-ones, on penalties, the keeper is simply unbeatable. The Yaoundé native showcased all her qualities at the 2026 Women's AFCON. Her performances enabled Cameroon to go all the way in this tournament, to everyone's surprise.

Named Woman of the Match twice during the 2026 Women's AFCON and best goalkeeper of the competition, Bihina played a huge role in the final victory of the Lionesses Indomptables.

After winning the Women's AFCON, Michaely Bihina has great ambitions with the Cameroonian national team.

“It's a dream to play in the World Cup, as it is for every player. But for the moment, we are not yet preparing for that. For now, we are celebrating. After that, it's up to the staff to decide who will go to the World Cup. (...) My dream for the coming years is to win more AFCONs for Cameroon. And why not win the World Cup, the Olympic Games... ” she said in an interview with L'Équipe and Flashscore.

3 major trophies won with Benfica

2026 is the year of Michaely Bihina. The goalkeeper has stepped up her performances. That's not all. Her displays have made a big impact, also allowing Benfica to hit the jackpot in terms of trophies.

She arrived at Benfica this year and already has a packed trophy cabinet. Before recently lifting the Portuguese Supercup, the ex-Éclair de Sa'a goalkeeper also won the Portuguese league and the Portuguese Cup.

Michaely Bihina is the rising star of African women’s football. At 22 years old, she still has great potential for improvement. She is set to shine in the Lionesses Indomptables' goal for many years to come. She is also on her way to achieving a great career that is already filled with major trophies.