Cameroon aim to extend Group G lead against Namibia in Japoma

Cameroon will look to strengthen their position at the top of Group G when they host Namibia at Japoma Stadium on Thursday, 12 November 2026, in the third round of 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying.

The Indomitable Lions have taken four points from their opening two matches, giving them an advantage over the Brave Warriors, who sit behind second-placed Comoros on head-to-head goal difference.

Cameroon are unbeaten in their past four matches. David Pagou’s side began their qualifying campaign with a 3-1 victory over Comoros before drawing 1-1 away to Congo. Those results followed a 2-0 win against China in the FIFA Series in March and a 1-0 friendly victory over Cote d’Ivoire in Abidjan last month, secured by Bil Nsongo’s 46th-minute goal.

Since Pagou became head coach in December 2025, following Cameroon’s World Cup play-off elimination by DR Congo under Marc Brys, the five-time African champions have lost only two of their 10 matches. They have recorded six victories and two draws in that period, with one of the defeats coming against hosts Morocco in the quarter-finals of the last Africa Cup of Nations.

Cameroon are pursuing a 23rd appearance at the continental tournament and a seventh successive qualification. Their home form is a further source of confidence, with three wins in their past four competitive matches on home soil. They have scored exactly three goals in three of those victories.

Namibia’s away record is considerably weaker. The Brave Warriors have lost their past seven matches outside Namibia in all competitions, failing to score in each of their last six away fixtures. They have conceded at least twice in five of those games.

Collin Benjamin’s team did beat Congo at Botswana National Stadium, their temporary home venue, in this qualifying campaign. However, they then lost 1-0 to Comoros in the second round before suffering a 6-0 friendly defeat in Russia. Namibia have lost seven of their past nine matches overall, although their three points remain a respectable return for a nation that has reached only four Africa Cup of Nations finals.

Namibia have avoided defeat in three of their past four meetings with Cameroon, winning once and drawing twice. Their only loss in that sequence came on their most recent visit to Japoma Stadium, a 1-0 defeat in September 2024.

Cameroon will be without Carlos Baleba because of a hamstring injury and Christian Kofane, who has a thigh problem. Karl Etta Eyong has returned to action with Levante but was not selected, while Enzo Ebosse returns for the first time since the 2022 World Cup. Bryan Mbeumo is expected to captain the side. Andre Onana and Nouhou Tolo are also absent, with Pagou calling up five new players, including Ryan Fosso as Baleba’s replacement.

Namibia will be without Petrus Shitembi after he was injured playing for Kuching City against Selangor FC in Malaysia. Absalom Iimbondi returns for the first time since the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations, while veteran Deon Hotto is expected to support captain Peter Shalulile in attack.

Cameroon are tipped to win without conceding, priced at 1.60, with “both teams to score – no” at 1.35. The recommended correct-score prediction is a 2-0 Cameroon victory at odds of 4.50.