The shot-stopper produced a series of outstanding saves to keep a clean sheet and preserve Cameroon’s slender lead after Myriam Maéva Nyadjou Wamen’s first-half free-kick.
Nigeria dominated possession and created numerous opportunities, particularly in the second half, but Michaely stood firm as a last line of defence. Her commanding presence and decisive interventions proved decisive in one of the tournament’s biggest upsets.
The award recognises a performance that helped Cameroon secure a place in the semi-finals and an automatic qualification berth for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup.