By Angu Lesley
Football Writer,kick442.com-Cameroon
Venue: Côte d’Or National Sports Complex, Saint Pierre
Date: Wednesday, 8 October 2025
Kick-off: 14:00 local time
Cameroon will face Mauritius on the road on Wednesday knowing that nothing less than victory will do if they are to keep their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification hopes alive.
The Indomitable Lions sit second in Group D, four points behind leaders Cape Verde, and with only two matches left, Marc Brys’s men can ill afford any slip-ups against one of the group’s lowest-ranked sides.
Cameroon Chasing Consistency
Cameroon have had a steady but sometimes frustrating campaign — losing once in their last four matches, but dropping points away to Eswatini, Angola and losing to Cape Verde have left them chasing the group leaders.
A commanding 3–0 win over Mauritius in Yaoundé earlier in the qualifiers showcased their superiority, but away form remains a concern, with Brys’s side often struggling to turn dominance into goals.
Captain Vincent Aboubakar remains central to their attack, having scored four goals in this campaign, while Premier League winger Bryan Mbeumo has added pace and creativity from wide areas.
Brys is expected to stick with his 4-3-3 system, anchored by Frank Anguissa in midfield, as Cameroon look to control possession and press high from the start.
“We respect Mauritius, but our objective is clear — we must win,” Brys said. “Qualification is in our hands if we take care of our matches.”
Mauritius Looking for a Famous Result
For Mauritius, this fixture represents both a test and an opportunity. The Club M are already out of contention for qualification, but coach Ashok Chundunsing has urged his side to make a statement against one of Africa’s giants.
They have won only once in the group — a 2–1 victory over Eswatini — but home support in Saint Pierre could give them a boost.
Mauritius are expected to defend deep, often using a 5-4-1 setup, hoping to frustrate Cameroon and strike on the counter through Kevin Perticots and William François.
“We know Cameroon’s quality,” Chundunsing said. “But we’ll fight for every ball. Our fans deserve to see courage.”
Head-to-Head and Recent Form
Previous meeting: Cameroon 3–0 Mauritius (Yaoundé, June 2024)
All-time record: Mauritius 0 wins – 0 draws – 4 defeats
Cameroon form: D-W-D-W-D
Mauritius form: L-L-W-D-L
Cameroon have scored 15 goals and conceded only five across eight matches in the group, while Mauritius have managed seven for and 15 against.
What’s at Stake
Cameroon need a win to stay within touching distance of Cape Verde, who host Libya on the same day. Anything less, and their path to automatic qualification becomes far more complicated.
Mauritius, meanwhile, will be playing for pride and progress, seeking to avoid finishing bottom of the group and build momentum ahead of next year’s AFCON qualifiers.
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