Cameroon and Comoros set for first-day Africa Cup of Nations qualifying clash

Cameroon begin their Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying campaign against Comoros at the Stade Omnisport Roumde Adjia in Garoua on Thursday, 24 September.

The Indomitable Lions will be aiming for a strong start in Group G in front of their home supporters against opponents they know well. Both sides are preparing to open their qualifying campaigns with Cameroon expected to field a side featuring Bryan Mbeumo, Christian Kofane and Harouna Djibirin in attack.

Cameroon

Cameroon manager David Pagou has selected a 26-man squad for the international break. Right-back Junior Tchamadeu remains a doubt for the match, while Karl Etta Eyong is also uncertain as he continues his return from injury.

Simon Ngapandouetnbu is the expected goalkeeper, with Jackson Tchatchoua, Stephane Keller, Samuel Kotto and Mahamadou Nagida likely to form the defence.

Arthur Avom, Ryan Fosso and Danny Namaso are in line to start in midfield, while Mbeumo, Kofane and Djibirin are the probable front three.

Probable Cameroon XI: Simon Ngapandouetnbu; Jackson Tchatchoua, Stephane Keller, Samuel Kotto, Mahamadou Nagida; Arthur Avom, Ryan Fosso, Danny Namaso; Bryan Mbeumo, Christian Kofane, Harouna Djibirin.

Comoros

Comoros manager Hubert Velud goes into the fixture without any major selection concerns. The French coach has all 24 players called up for the international break available as he considers his starting line-up.

Yannick Pandor is expected to start in goal. Benjaloud Youssouf, Warmed Omari, Idris Mohamed and Akim Abdallah are the likely defensive choices.

The midfield could consist of Yassine Saindou, Iyad Mohamed and Zaydou Youssouf, with Housseine Zakouani, Aboubacar Ali and Zaid Amir expected to lead the attack.

Probable Comoros XI: Yannick Pandor; Benjaloud Youssouf, Warmed Omari, Idris Mohamed, Akim Abdallah; Yassine Saindou, Iyad Mohamed, Zaydou Youssouf; Housseine Zakouani, Aboubacar Ali, Zaid Amir.

Cameroon are the clear favourites according to the listed match odds, with a home win priced at 1.30. A draw is rated at 6.00, while Comoros are priced at 16.00 to claim victory.