Cameroon host Namibia in CAN 2027 qualifier – kick-off time and TV details

Cameroon face Namibia on Thursday, 12 November, aiming to strengthen their position at the top of Group G in the third round of qualification for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.

The Indomitable Lions will play in front of home supporters at Japoma Stadium in Douala, with kick-off scheduled for 19:00 GMT. That is 20:00 local time in Cameroon and 20:00 in France.

The two teams will meet again four days later, on Monday, 16 November, when the fourth round of qualifying is due to begin at 13:00 GMT.

In France, the match will be shown live on beIN SPORTS MAX 5, according to Footao’s schedule. CRTV Sports & Entertainment and Canal+ Sport Afrique are listed among the broadcasters in Cameroon, although the precise Canal+ channel has yet to be confirmed.

Cameroon lead the group with four points from their opening two matches. They began the campaign with a 3-1 victory over Comoros before drawing 1-1 with Congo-Brazzaville.

Namibia, managed by Collin Benjamin, are one point behind on three points. Their campaign started with a 1-0 win against Congo, but they were then beaten 1-0 by Comoros.

Absences and returns

Cameroon manager David Pagou must prepare for the match without several players. Carlos Baleba has withdrawn after suffering a hamstring injury with Manchester United and has been replaced in the squad by Ryan Fosso, the Standard de Liege midfielder.

Christian Kofane, who is still recovering from injury, and Karl Etta Eyong have also been left out. Mahamadou Nagida is unavailable because of a suspension for an accumulation of yellow cards.

Captain Bryan Mbeumo will, however, be involved after recently being named Manchester United’s player of the month for October.

Pagou has also recalled Enzo Ebosse, who has not played for Cameroon since the 2022 World Cup, while several new players have been given an opportunity to establish themselves in the squad.

Andre Onana, Vincent Aboubakar and Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting remain outside the national team.

With Comoros and Namibia both just one point behind them, Cameroon have a chance to create greater separation at home. A victory would provide an important advantage before the return meeting on 16 November, which could prove significant in the race to qualify for CAN 2027.