Cameroon-Angola : Sink or Swim

The Indomitable Lions of Cameroon face a decisive moment in their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign as they take on Angola at Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium in Yaounde today, October 13, 2025, in the 10th and final matchday of Group D. Kick-off is set for 5 p.m., with the outcome critical to Cameroon’s hopes of reaching the 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Cameroon currently sits second in their group, trailing leaders Cabo Verde by two points. With direct qualification a slim possibility, victory against Angola is essential for Cameroon to secure at least a spot among the best second-placed teams. Earlier in the qualifiers, the first leg between the two sides ended in a draw, adding to the tension surrounding today’s match.
Historically, encounters between Cameroon and Angola have been closely contested. As far as the World Cup qualifiers are concerned, today will be the eighth time both sides meet, with Cameroon recording two victories, four draws, and one defeat in their previous encounters. In Africa Cup of Nations play, the sides have met twice: a 3-3 draw in 1996 and a 3-1 victory for Cameroon in 2006.
Angola enters today’s match already mathematically eliminated, trailing with 11 points in the group. Despite having nothing left to gain in terms of qualification, Angola may play intensely for pride and to improve their FIFA ranking. Coach Marc Brys of Cameroon is thus expected to field his strongest lineup, having overseen rigourous training sessions leading up to this encounter. Both teams conducted their pre-match press conferences and final training sessions yesterday at Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadi...