Cameroon host Namibia at Japoma Stadium on Thursday, 12 November 2026, looking to consolidate top spot in Group G of the Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying campaign. The Indomitable Lions have collected four points from their opening two matches, while the Brave Warriors sit behind second-placed Comoros on head-to-head goal difference.
David Pagou’s side are unbeaten in their past four matches. They opened qualifying with a 3-1 victory over Comoros before drawing 1-1 away to Congo. Those results followed a 2-0 win against China in the FIFA Series in March and a 1-0 friendly success against Cote d’Ivoire in Abidjan last month, with Bil Nsongo scoring the decisive goal in the 46th minute.
Since Pagou took charge in December 2025, after Cameroon were eliminated by DR Congo in the World Cup play-offs under Marc Brys, the five-time African champions have lost only two of 10 games. They have won six and drawn two, with one of those defeats coming against hosts Morocco in the quarter-finals of the last Africa Cup of Nations.
Cameroon are seeking a 23rd appearance at the continental tournament and a seventh successive qualification. Their home record offers encouragement, with three victories in their past four competitive matches on home soil. They scored exactly three goals in three of those games.
Namibia’s away form is a major concern. The Brave Warriors have lost their past seven matches in all competitions outside Namibia and failed to score in each of their last six away fixtures. They have conceded at least twice in five of those matches.
Collin Benjamin’s team began this qualifying campaign with a win against Congo at Botswana National Stadium, their temporary home venue, but then lost 1-0 at Comoros. They were beaten 6-0 by Russia in a subsequent friendly. Namibia have lost seven of their past nine matches overall, although their three points remain a respectable return for a nation that have reached only four Africa Cup of Nations finals.
Namibia avoided defeat in three of their past four meetings with Cameroon, recording one win and two draws. Their only loss in that sequence came during their most recent visit to Japoma Stadium, a 1-0 defeat in September 2024.
Cameroon will be without Carlos Baleba, who has a hamstring injury, and Christian Kofane, who is suffering from a thigh problem. Karl Etta Eyong has returned to action with Levante but was not selected, while Enzo Ebosse returns to the national squad for the first time since the 2022 World Cup. Bryan Mbeumo is expected to captain the team.
Andre Onana and Nouhou Tolo are also absent from Pagou’s squad as the coach looks to assess alternative defensive options. He has named five new players, including Ryan Fosso as Baleba’s replacement.
Namibia will be without Petrus Shitembi after he was injured playing for Kuching City against Selangor FC in Malaysia. Absalom Iimbondi returns for the first time since the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations, while veteran Deon Hotto is expected to support captain Peter Shalulile in attack.
The prediction is for a controlled Cameroon victory, with a 2-0 scoreline rated at 4.50. Cameroon to win without conceding is priced at 1.60, while “both teams to score – no” is listed at 1.35.