Cameroon vs Eswatini, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
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Match Commentary
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 6': Own Goal by Gift Gamedze, Eswatini. Cameroon 1, Eswatini 0.
- 25': Goal! Cameroon 2, Eswatini 0. Georges-Kévin N'Koudou (Cameroon) header from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Bryan Mbeumo.
- 28': Goal! Cameroon 3, Eswatini 0. Arthur Avom (Cameroon) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Vincent Aboubakar.
- 42': Newman Philiso (Eswatini) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45': Fourth official has announced 2 minutes of added time.
- 45'+2': First Half ends, Cameroon 3, Eswatini 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Cameroon 3, Eswatini 0.
- 45': Substitution, Eswatini. Nkosingiphile Shongwe replaces Simanga Masangane.
- 65': Substitution, Cameroon. Christian Bassogog replaces Georges-Kévin N'Koudou.
- 65': Substitution, Cameroon. Eric Choupo-Moting replaces Arthur Avom.
- 70': Substitution, Cameroon. Danny Namaso replaces Michael Ngadeu.
- 70': Substitution, Cameroon. Malcom Bokélé replaces Frank Anguissa.
- 72': Substitution, Eswatini. Thubelihle Mavuso replaces Justice Figuareido.
- 78': Substitution, Eswatini. Mazwi Sihlongonyane replaces Ayanda Kunene.
- 78': Substitution, Eswatini. Siphosethu Mabilisa replaces Bongwa Matsebula.
- 82': Substitution, Cameroon. Frank Magri replaces Bryan Mbeumo.
- 83': Joseph Kibonge (Eswatini) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 83': Substitution, Eswatini. Joseph Kibonge replaces Philani Mkhonto.
- 90': Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.
- 90'+3': Second Half ends, Cameroon 3, Eswatini 0.
- 0': Match ends, Cameroon 3, Eswatini 0.
Game Information
Venue: Stade Omnisport Ahmadou Ahidjo
Location: Yaoundé, Cameroon
Attendance: 25,000
WCQ - CAF Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cape Verde Islands | 7 | +4 | 16 |
| 2 | Cameroon | 7 | +11 | 15 |
| 3 | Libya | 7 | 0 | 11 |
| 4 | Angola | 7 | -1 | 7 |
Line-Ups
Cameroon (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 23 | André Onana (GK) |
| 22 | Flavien-Enzo Boyomo |
| 5 | Michael Ngadeu |
| 3 | Mahamadou Nagida |
| 19 | Nicolas Moumi Ngamaleu |
| 15 | Arthur Avom |
| 8 | Frank Anguissa |
| 18 | Martin Hongla |
| 10 | Vincent Aboubakar |
| 7 | Georges-Kévin N'Koudou |
| 20 | Bryan Mbeumo |
Eswatini (5-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Khanyakwezwe Shabalala (GK) |
| 14 | Mzwandile Mabelesa |
| 18 | Gift Gamedze |
| 22 | Simanga Masangane |
| 7 | Kwakhe Thwala |
| 2 | Philiso Newman  |
| 20 | Innocent Dlamini |
| 12 | Ayanda Kunene |
| 5 | Bongwa Matsebula |
| 11 | Philani Mkhontfo |
| 17 | Justice Figuareido |
WCQ - CAF News
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