FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF

Cameroon vs Cape Verde Islands, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage

· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF
Cameroon
  • 13': Michael Ngadeu
  • 25': Vincent Aboubakar
  • 44': Vincent Aboubakar (P)
  • 54': Nouhou Tolo
FT
4 - 1
Cape Verde Islands
  • 37': Jamiro Monteiro

About

Cameroon are hosting Cape Verde Islands at Stade Omnisport Ahmadou Ahidjo, Yaoundé, Cameroon, starting on . The match is a part of the FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF.

Match Timeline

  • 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
  • 0': First Half begins.
  • 13': Goal! Cameroon 1, Cabo Verde 0. Michael Ngadeu (Cameroon) header from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Moumi Ngamaleu.
  • 25': Goal! Cameroon 2, Cabo Verde 0. Vincent Aboubakar (Cameroon) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Moumi Ngamaleu.
  • 37': Goal! Cameroon 2, Cabo Verde 1. Jamiro Monteiro (Cabo Verde) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Bebé.
  • 44': Goal! Cameroon 3, Cabo Verde 1. Vincent Aboubakar (Cameroon) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the centre of the goal.
  • 45'+2': Nouhou Tolo (Cameroon) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 45'+5': First Half ends, Cameroon 3, Cabo Verde 1.
  • 45': Second Half begins Cameroon 3, Cabo Verde 1.
  • 45': Substitution, Cabo Verde. Patrick Andrade replaces Deroy Duarte.
  • 54': Goal! Cameroon 4, Cabo Verde 1. Nouhou Tolo (Cameroon) header from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Michael Ngadeu.
  • 62': Substitution, Cabo Verde. Dailon Livramento replaces Bebé.
  • 62': Substitution, Cabo Verde. Garry Rodrigues replaces Ryan Mendes.
  • 62': Substitution, Cabo Verde. Hélio Varela replaces Jovane Cabral.
  • 70': Substitution, Cabo Verde. Laros Duarte replaces Jamiro Monteiro.
  • 71': Substitution, Cameroon. Didier Lamkel Zé replaces Moumi Ngamaleu.
  • 78': Jackson Tchatchoua (Cameroon) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 79': Carlos Baleba (Cameroon) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 80': Substitution, Cameroon. Pierre Kunde replaces Carlos Baleba.
  • 84': Substitution, Cameroon. Faris Moumbagna replaces Vincent Aboubakar.
  • 85': Substitution, Cameroon. Harold Moukoudi replaces Michael Ngadeu.
  • 90'+4': Penalty saved. Kevin Pina (Cabo Verde) right footed shot saved in the centre of the goal.
  • 90'+6': Second Half ends, Cameroon 4, Cabo Verde 1.
  • 0': Match ends, Cameroon 4, Cabo Verde 1.

Game Information

Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF

Venue: Stade Omnisport Ahmadou Ahidjo
Location: Yaoundé, Cameroon

WCQ - CAF Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Cape Verde Islands 6 +2 13
2 Cameroon 6 +8 12
3 Libya 6 -1 8
4 Angola 6 0 7
Full Table

Line-Ups

CMR Cameroon (4-1-4-1)

No. Name
23 André Onana (GK)
4 Christopher Wooh
5 Michael Ngadeu
17 Carlos Baleba Yellow Card
6 Nouhou Tolo Yellow Card
21 Jackson Tchatchoua Yellow Card
18 Martin Hongla
8 Frank Anguissa
3 Nicolas Moumi Ngamaleu
19 Bryan Mbeumo
10 Vincent Aboubakar
Cameroon Substitutes:
Pierre Kunde, Harold Moukoudi, Collins Fai, Olivier Ntcham, Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting, Simon Omossola, Didier Lamkel Ze, Christian Bassogog, Faris Moumbagna, Georges-Kévin N'Koudou, Yvan Dibango, Simon Ngapandouentnbu.

CPV Cape Verde Islands (4-2-3-1)

No. Name
1 Vozinha (GK)
4 Roberto Lopes
5 Logan Costa
8 João Paulo
22 Steven Moreira
10 Jamiro Monteiro
14 Deroy Duarte
16 Kevin Pina
21 Bebé
7 Jovane Cabral
20 Ryan Mendes
Cape Verde Islands Substitutes:
Kelvin Pires, Fabrício Andrade, Dailon Livramento, Patrick Andrade, Hélio Varela, Diney, Wagner Pina, Tiago Júnior Lopes Gomes, Laros Duarte, Garry Rodrigues, Diogo Mendes, Bruno Varela.

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