Verdict: Cameroon win & Under 4.5 goals
Best Odds: 17/20
Bookmaker: Dachbet
Looking to wrap up top spot in Group F on Wednesday night, Cameroon will travel to Agadir when they meet Mozambique.
Mozambique
Starting with Mozambique, springing what was a famous AFCON upset over the weekend as they eventually clung to a remarkable 3-2 victory against Gabon, that was the first Africa Cup of Nations win that the Mambas have recorded in their history. Now dreaming of the chance to book an iconic knockout stage ticket, Chiquinho Conde’s men should be relishing another heavyweight challenge here. However, getting their AFCON adventure underway with a 1-0 loss at the hands of defending African champions Ivory Coast, Mozambique should be concerned by a nightmare record against Wednesday’s opponents. Hit with a 1-0 loss when they last met Cameroon back in October 2021, the Mambas have lost all of their four competitive showdowns against the five-time AFCON champions by an aggregate score of 10-2. Failing to registering back-to-back competitive wins since the summer of 2024, Conde’s squad will be more than aware that they face a stern examination in Agadir.
Mozambique Team News
Making a first AFCON start during Mozambique’s iconic 3-2 victory against Gabon last weekend, skipper Domingues will lead out the Mambas on Wednesday night and earn a 123rd international cap. Opening his African account in Agadir a few days ago, Sporting Lisbon ace Geny Gatamo will play a leading role in the final third.
Making a real impact after arriving at Premier League newcomers Sunderland over the summer, former Atletico Madrid ace Reinildo Mandava will start at the back. Now playing his domestic football with Scottish outfit Dunfermline, one-time Hoffenheim starlet Alfons Amade will partner Guima in the middle of the park.
Cameroon
As for Cameroon, watching their World Cup dreams go up in smoke last month as they fell to an infamous 1-0 loss at the hands of D.R. Congo, the Indomitable Lions opened their AFCON adventure on December 24th with a huge amount of pressure on their shoulders. However, getting proceedings underway with a gritty 1-0 victory against Gabon, the five-time African giants have registered four points from their opening two Group F appearances and they have their sights set on mounting a genuine title charge over the next fortnight. Despite looking to make a statement in Agadir on Wednesday night, Cameroon are searching for a crucial clinical edge in the final third. Signing off their World Cup qualifying adventure with a downbeat 0-0 stalemate against Angola on October 13th, David Pagou’s side have failed to record more than a single strike in five of their previous six appearances across all competitions.
Cameroon Team News
Shown what was a costly booking against the Ivory Coast last weekend, Stoke youngster Junior Tchamadeu will serve a one-match AFCON suspension here. Settling for a spot on the bench and only making a second-half cameo appearance last time out, Levante striker Karl Etta Eyong could be handed a full recall.
Completing a blockbuster move to Old Trafford over the summer, Manchester United striker Bryan Mbeumo will spearhead Cameroon’s charge in the final third. Continuing on what has been a real rise to superstardom over the past 18 months, Brighton’s Carlos Baleba will start in the middle of the park.
Mozambique vs Cameroon Key Factors to Consider
- When Mozambique and Cameroon last met back in October 2021, the five-time AFCON champions claimed a 1-0 victory on foreign soil.
- Cameroon have won all of their four historic showdowns against Mozambique by an aggregate score of 10-2.
- The Indomitable Lions have failed to record more than a single strike in five of their last six appearances across all competitions.
- The Mambas have registered just a pair of clean sheets from any of their last 11 matchups across all formats.
- Six of Cameroon’s last seven competitive appearances have finished with under 2.5 goals.
Conclusion
Opening their Group F finale leading the chase at the top of the table, Cameroon will be looking to punch their knockout stage ticket with a statement of intent in Agadir. Although the five-time AFCON giants might have struggled to find any real fluidity in the final third, they will certainly be excited by a rampant record against Mozambique. Including a 1-0 victory when they last met the Mambas back in October 2021, they have won all of their four historic battles by an aggregate score of 10-2.
Verdict: Cameroon win & Under 4.5 goals
Best Odds: 17/20
Bookmaker: Dachbet
