Namibia strengthened their chances of qualifying for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations after holding Cameroon to a 1-1 draw at the Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium in Yaounde on Friday night.<\/p>\n
The Brave Warriors took a surprise lead through Peter Shalulile just before the half-hour mark in their Group C qualifier, but they were unable to hold on for victory after Oliver Kemen rescued a point for the Indomitable Lions 18 minutes from time.<\/span><\/p>\n Rigobert Song’s side remained top of the group on four points, while the Southern Africans moved ahead of Burundi into second place to keep their Afcon hopes alive.<\/span><\/p>\n Namibia are set out to secure their first win of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers when they take on Cameroon in the second of their Group C double-header on Tuesday.<\/span><\/p>\n Having missed out on the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, Namibia kicked off their quest for a place in Ivory Coast with a somewhat disappointing 1-1 draw with 10-man Burundi last June and have now picked up two points from a possible six in Group C.<\/span><\/p>\n While Collin Benjamin’s men will be looking to get their campaign up and running, they are without a win in four consecutive home matches in all competitions (except COSAFA cup competitions), losing twice and claiming two draws since March 2021 2-1 win over Guinea.<\/span><\/p>\n Rigobert Song’s side take the trip to the Dobsonville Stadium looking to snap their run of three consecutive away defeats and extend their lead at the top of the group standings.<\/span><\/p>\n The Indomitable Lions will now look to return to winning ways after kicking off their AFCON qualifying campaign with a 1-0 win over Burundi in June 2022 courtesy of a 30th-minute strike from Karl Toko Ekambi.<\/span><\/p>\n Song’s men head into the midweek clash unbeaten in four of their last five matches across all competitions, claiming two wins and two draws since their 1-0 loss against Switzerland in their 2022 FIFA World Cup opener in November.<\/span><\/p>\n However, Cameron, who are eyeing a fourth consecutive appearance at the continental showpiece, have lost their last three away outings since their victory over Burundi in the Group C opener at the Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium.<\/span><\/p>\n Stade Rennais defender Christopher Wooh is absent for Cameroon after coming off with a first-half injury in Friday’s reverse fixture.<\/span><\/p>\n Like Cameroon, Namibia defender Charles Hambira suffered a first-half injury at the Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium and is expected to sit out Tuesday’s clash.<\/span><\/p>\n Brave Warriors possible starting lineup:<\/span><\/p>\n Kazapua; Nyambe, Gebhardt, Haoseb, Hanamub; Limbondi, Fredericks, Katua, Hotto; Tjiueza, Shalulile<\/span><\/p>\n Indomitable Lions possible starting lineup:<\/span><\/p>\n Epassy; Bawak, N’Koulou, Castelletto, Tolo; Kemen, Anguissa; Mbeumo, Ganago, Aboubakar, Ngamaleu<\/span><\/p>\n Namibia Brave Warriors vs Cameroon Indomitable Lions prediction\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n Namibia have won just two of their last six games, keeping a clean sheet in both (2-0 vs Madagascar and 1-0 vs Mozambique).<\/span><\/p>\n The Brave Warriors of Namibia \ud83c\uddf3\ud83c\udde6 wrapping up their preparations, ahead of a crucial #AFCON2023Q<\/a> vs Cameroon \ud83c\udde8\ud83c\uddf2 tomorrow at Dobsonville stadium. @SABC_Sport<\/a> | #SABCSportFootball<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/0rMKNVTE5D<\/a><\/p>\n — Velile Mnyandu \ud83c\uddff\ud83c\udde6 (@Velile_Mnyandu) March 27, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n