"Starting Cameroon, suffering a disappointing Round of 16 exit following a 2-0 loss against historic rivals Nigeria over in the Ivory Coast three years ago, David Pagou's men have plenty of expectations on their shoulders this time around. Watching their World Cup dreams go up in smoke last month as they fell to a 1-0 loss against D.R Congo, the Indomitable Lions are crying out for some recent stability."
"In what was a shock announcement earlier in the month, Andre Onana has been omitted from Cameroon's squad and will not play any part over the next month. Playing his domestic football with French outfit Montpellier, Simon Ngapandouetnbu should get the nod and start between the sticks. Impressing after complying a summer switch to Old Trafford, Manchester United striker Bryan Mbeumo will lead the line on Wednesday night."
"Including another 1-0 defeat against Cape Verde on September 9th, the African heavyweights have not recorded consecutive competitive victories since back in October 2024. Facing what could be a tricky opening challenge in Agadir on Wednesday night, Cameroon have also shown some worrying struggles in the final third. Drawing a blank in three of their previous four matchups across all competitions, Pagou's side could face a real banana skin here."
Cameroon face Gabon in Agadir on Wednesday in a 2026 AFCON qualifying match. Cameroon exited the Round of 16 three years ago with a 2-0 loss to Nigeria and recently lost 1-0 to D.R Congo. They also fell 1-0 to Cape Verde on September 9 and have not recorded consecutive competitive wins since October 2024. The side has struggled in the final third, failing to score in three of their previous four matches. Andre Onana was omitted and Simon Ngapandouetnbu is expected to start in goal. Bryan Mbeumo will lead the attack while Carlos Baleba should start in midfield. Gabon lost 4-1 to Nigeria on November 13. The match is expected to produce under 2.5 goals with best odds 7/10 at Luckster.
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