Congo hold Cameroon to 1-1 draw after M. Zinga opener in AFCON qualifying

Congo came from behind to draw 1-1 with Cameroon in Match Round 2 of Africa Cup of Nations qualifying, after M. Zinga put Cameroon ahead in the 53rd minute.

Congo

• M. Zinga (5.79)
• Y. Andzouana (6.71)
• C. Makosso (6.14)
• B. Mazikou (6.1)
• G. Makouta (6.44)
• W. Hondermarck (6.34)
• Yvan Ikia Dimi (7.13)
• Merveil Ndockyt (6.18)

Cameroon

• Blondy Rudolph Nna Noukeu (7.39)
• S. Keller (6.51)
• S. Kotto (6.5)
• D. Tchamba (6.95)
• Junior Tchamadeu (6.05)
• A. Avom (6.58)
• D. Nyengue (6.11)
• Ryan Fosso (6.73)
• Lilian Njoh (6.78)
• D. Namaso (5.91)
• B. Mbeumo (6.02)

Substitutions:

Congo

• Y. Andzouana (Domi Jaurès Massoumou, 75)
• Yvan Ikia Dimi
• Merveil Ndockyt

Cameroon

• Ryan Fosso (Bil Nsongo, 45)
• Lilian Njoh (M. Nagida, 45)
• D. Tchamba (S. Alioum, 75)
• Junior Tchamadeu (J. Tchatchoua, 80)
• D. Nyengue

Ball possession:

Cameroon appeared to have taken control when Zinga found the net to make it 0-1, but Congo responded to secure a share of the points. The result leaves both sides with work to do as the race to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations continues.

Passes:

The match was closely contested, although Cameroon carried the greater attacking threat according to the available statistics. Cameroon registered seven shots on target compared with Congo’s four, with S. Kotto identified as the visitors’ most prominent player for attempts on goal.

Defense:

The supplied match data also records 156 for Congo and 289 for Cameroon in the broader “on goal” category. The possession figures were listed as Congo 12 and Cameroon 13, although the format of those figures was not specified.

Face-to-face:

Zinga gives Cameroon the lead

Cameroon broke the deadlock nine minutes after half-time when M. Zinga scored in the 53rd minute. His goal changed the rhythm of the contest and gave Cameroon a platform from which to try to control the game.

Fouls:

• Yellow cards:
• W. Hondermarck (Congo) at 56 minute
• M. Nagida (Cameroon) at 64 minute
• D. Nyengue (Cameroon) at 84 minute

The last five games (including this match):

• Congo – DL
• Cameroon – DW

Top 5 Africa Cup of Nations – Qualification scorers:

1. None (6, Mauritius)
2. E. Colley (3, Gambia)
3. Hazem Mastouri (2, Tunisia)
4. Chamito (2, Mozambique)
5. Franculino Djú (2, Guinea-Bissau)

Line-ups:

Next games:

• Congo will play with Comoros. November 11 at 17:00 (GMT), on None.
• Cameroon will play with Namibia. November 11 at 17:00 (GMT), on None.