Congo v Cameroon: AFCON 2027 qualifier at Stade Alphonse Massamba Débat

Congo will host Cameroon at the Stade Alphonse Massamba Débat on September 29 in an AFCON 2027 qualifying fixture, with Congo preparing for their second qualifier of the campaign. Cameroon arrive off a 3-1 opening win over Comoros while Congo look to respond following a 0-1 defeat by Namibia.

Congo were beaten 1-0 by Namibia in their opening qualifier after creating 11 shots without scoring, a shortcoming the side will try to rectify under coach Claude Le Roy. Cameroon, coached by David Pagou, conceded a second-half goal in their 3-1 win but produced a largely positive display and enter this match with confidence from recent results.

Geltany Bantsiele, 19, is expected to lead Congo’s attack; he registered the most dribbles (5) and took the joint-most shots (4) in the loss to Namibia but was unable to find the net. The team have been urged to control the match from the start and avoid the kind of errors that contributed to the defeat in their opener.

For Cameroon, the article singles out Danny Namaso as a central figure after the 3-1 victory over Comoros: the AJ Auxerre star scored, provided a crucial assist and delivered what the report described as an all-round performance. The write-up adds that Namaso helped control midfield and contributed to scoring, underlining his influence on the result.

The selected squad members for both Congo and Cameroon are listed as: Ndinga (GK); Mbemba, Makosso, Passi, Poaty; Makouta, Massanga, Dembi, Massoumou, Bantsiele; Ibayi Noukeu (GK); Keller, Kotto, Tchamba; Alioum, Avom, Nyengue, Nagida; Mbeumo, Namaso; Kofane.

The preview notes Congo will face pressure at home because of their current form, while Cameroon’s momentum makes them a threat to the hosts. The piece concludes that the Indomitable Lions are likely to emerge victorious.

Broadcasting arrangements listed include Nigeria: Canal+, Sport 1 Afrique and USA: beIN SPORTS en Español, fuboTV, beIN SPORTS CONNECT. The Stade Alphonse Massamba Débat will host the clash on September 29, fans can watch the games free on CRTV, and for further updates the article directs readers to follow Khel Now on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube or via the Khel Now Android App, IOS App and community channels on Whatsapp & Telegram.