By Neilley Claude EBESSA
Journalist kick442.com – Cameroon
Cameroon international goalkeeper Inès Michaely Bihina has officially signed for Benfica Lisbon, penning a three-year contract with the Portuguese giants in what is regarded as a major step forward in her career.
The former Éclair of Sa’a goalkeeper joins Benfica from Racing Power FC, another club in the Portuguese women’s league, where she impressed with a series of solid performances. Her consistency, shot-stopping ability and calm presence between the posts quickly made her one of the standout goalkeepers in the championship, attracting interest from top clubs.
Benfica, who continue to assert themselves as a dominant force in Portuguese women’s football and regular contenders in European competitions, identified Bihina as a long-term solution in goal. Her arrival aligns with the club’s ambition to strengthen the squad with proven talents capable of competing at both domestic and continental levels.
For Bihina, the move represents a remarkable rise — from her formative years at Éclair of Sa’a in Cameroon to establishing herself in Portugal, and now earning a transfer to one of the country’s most prestigious clubs. Internationally, she remains an important figure for the Indomitable Lionesses, and this switch is expected to further enhance her experience ahead of future international tournaments.
As she begins this new chapter in Lisbon, Inès Michaely Bihina not only steps onto a bigger stage, but also continues to carry the flag of Cameroonian women’s football with pride in Europe.
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