Cameroon U17 1–0 DR Congo U17: Young Indomitable Lions Edge Cagey CAF U17 Clash in Round 3

Cameroon U17 ground out a narrow 1–0 victory over DR Congo U17 in Matchday 3 of the CAF Cup of Nations U17, sealing a hard‑fought win in a tight, tactical contest that offered few clear chances but plenty of defensive discipline.

• Cameroon U17 will play with . , on .
• DR Congo U17 will play with . , on .

Cameroon U17

DR Congo U17

Substitutions:

Cameroon U17

• R. Nougi (I. Kada, 55)
• I. Djibril (A. Mbida, 69)
• A. Massokon (A. Traore, 69)
• O. Tsombeng

DR Congo U17

• E. Titi (D. Wunda, 85)

Ball possession:

The decisive moment came in a match where defences were largely on top and space was at a premium. Cameroon’s youngsters showed slightly more composure in the key moments in both penalty areas, and that edge proved enough to separate the sides and shape the narrative of this Group Stage encounter.

Passes:

### Tight contest, few chances

Defense:

Despite the final scoreline favouring Cameroon, this was never an open, end‑to‑end spectacle. Both teams cancelled each other out for long spells, with midfield battles and structured defensive lines dominating the story rather than flowing attacking football.

Face-to-face:

Statistically, the match underlined just how finely balanced it was. Official figures recorded ball possession at Cameroon U17 — 0 and DR Congo U17 — 0, emphasising that neither side managed to impose prolonged control of the ball or territory in a way that translated into dominance. In effect, both teams struggled to turn possession into sustained pressure.

Fouls:

Yellow cards:

• E. Bolo (Cameroon U17) at 63 minute
• A. Moussa Cherif (Cameroon U17) at 66 minute
• S. Atiso (DR Congo U17) at 30 minute
• R. Makela (DR Congo U17) at 75 minute
• E. Titi (DR Congo U17) at 81 minute

The last five games (including this match):

• Cameroon U17 – W
• DR Congo U17 – L

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Line-ups:

Next games:

• Cameroon U17 will play with . , on .
• DR Congo U17 will play with . , on .