Cameroon vs Cape Verde Islands, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
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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
Venue: Stade Omnisport Ahmadou Ahidjo
Location: Yaoundé, Cameroon
WCQ - CAF Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cape Verde Islands | 7 | +4 | 16 |
| 2 | Cameroon | 7 | +11 | 15 |
| 3 | Libya | 8 | +2 | 14 |
| 4 | Angola | 7 | -1 | 7 |
Line-Ups
Cameroon (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 23 | André Onana (GK) |
| 4 | Christopher Wooh |
| 5 | Michael Ngadeu |
| 17 | Carlos Baleba  |
| 6 | Nouhou Tolo |
| 21 | Jackson Tchatchoua |
| 18 | Martin Hongla |
| 8 | Frank Anguissa |
| 3 | Nicolas Moumi Ngamaleu |
| 19 | Bryan Mbeumo |
| 10 | Vincent Aboubakar |
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 |
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