Cameroon remained unbeaten in Group D after being held to a 1-1 draw by tournament debutants Cape Verde in Casablanca.
Cape Verde created the first clear opportunity in the 19th minute when Ivania Moreira found space inside the penalty area, but her effort was comfortably saved.
Cameroon took control in the 28th minute. Naomi Ndjoah Eto produced another dangerous run down the wing before picking out Grace Mendoua, who fired a superb first-time shot into the top corner to give the Indomitable Lionesses the lead.
Cape Verde responded well after the break and found their equaliser just five minutes into the second half. Moreira made up for her earlier miss by finishing calmly to score her country’s first goal and earn their first point in Women’s AFCON history.
Cameroon thought they had regained the lead when substitute Michaela-Batya Abam finished from close range following a goalmouth scramble. However, a VAR review ruled the goal out for a foul during the build-up.
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Both teams continued to push for a winner during an open final period.
Ndjoah Eto came close after leading a quick counter-attack, but her low strike was cleared away before reaching goal.
Cape Verde almost produced a famous victory in the closing moments when Alivia Kelly broke through on goal, only for her powerful effort to be well saved.
The draw was enough for Cameroon to finish top of Group D with seven points from three matches. They will now face defending champions Nigeria in the quarter-finals.
Cape Verde leave the tournament with one point, a memorable achievement in their first appearance at the competition.