Namibia and Cameroon meet with four points between them

Four points between the sides

Cameroon’s four-point lead over Namibia gives this Group G meeting a clear stakes: a win would help the leaders widen the gap, while Namibia can close it and stay in touch. Cameroon are top of the four-team group on seven points after three matches; Namibia are third on three.

Namibia’s home defence against Cameroon’s scoring

In the Africa Cup of Nations qualifying competition, Namibia have won their only home match, scoring once and conceding none. Cameroon have scored six and conceded two across three matches in the competition, though their sole away fixture ended in a draw, with one goal scored and one conceded. That home-and-away comparison gives Namibia a defensive foothold, while Cameroon’s broader scoring record points the other way.

A recent win for Cameroon

Cameroon beat Namibia 2-0 in their most recent meeting, in this competition on November 12. Across the last five meetings, Cameroon have two wins, Namibia one and there have been two draws; four of those games had two goals or fewer.

Our prediction

Cameroon’s stronger scoring record across three qualifying matches and their recent win give them a cautious edge. Namibia’s clean sheet in their only home match in the competition offers a plausible counterpoint, so a draw remains a realistic outcome.