Cameroon overcome Namibia to strengthen AFCON 2027 qualification bid

By Angu Lesley

Football Writer,kick442.com-Cameroon

Cameroon’s Indomitable Lions have strengthened their position at the top of Group G in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers following a comfortable 2-0 victory over Namibia at the Japoma Stadium in Douala on Thursday, November 12, 2026.

David Pagou’s men delivered an encouraging performance in front of their home supporters, scoring twice in the first half to secure three important points and maintain their unbeaten start to the qualification campaign.

The hosts made a positive start and were rewarded for their attacking initiative in the 16th minute when Saidou Alioum Moubarak opened the scoring. The forward found the back of the net with an effort that took a deflection on its way past Namibian goalkeeper Kamaijanda Ndisiro, giving Cameroon a deserved advantage.

The Indomitable Lions doubled their lead in the 29th minute through Bil Nsongo. Captain Bryan Mbeumo was instrumental in the move, producing an impressive piece of individual brilliance down the right before delivering a ball into the danger area for Nsongo to finish emphatically. The goal gave Cameroon a comfortable 2-0 advantage before the half-hour mark.

Having established their advantage, Pagou’s side managed the remainder of the encounter with greater composure, controlling possession and limiting Namibia’s opportunities to get back into the contest. Cameroon finished with approximately 64 per cent possession, 15 attempts at goal and four shots on target, while the visitors managed eight attempts, three of which were on target.

The victory takes Cameroon to seven points from three matches, with two wins and one draw, strengthening their position at the summit of Group G. Namibia remain on three points after suffering their second defeat in the qualifying campaign.

The two nations will meet again on Monday, November 16, when Cameroon travel to Namibia for the return fixture. Another positive result would put the Indomitable Lions in an even stronger position as they pursue qualification for the 2027 AFCON.