Match report

Cameroon Defeats Gabon 1-0 in Africa Cup of Nations

Cameroon
Cameroon
1–0
FT
Gabon
Gabon
Dec 24, 2025

Cameroon secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Gabon in their Africa Cup of Nations encounter. Etta Eyong opened the scoring in the 6th minute with an assist from B. Mbeumo, and the goal was confirmed by VAR. Despite several substitutions and yellow cards, Cameroon maintained their lead to hold off Gabon’s efforts.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Cameroon 1-0 Gabon
  • • Goal: Etta Eyong (6th minute) assisted by B. Mbeumo
  • • VAR confirmed goal in 8th minute
  • • D. Ndong received a yellow card for Gabon in the 22nd minute
  • • B. Mbeumo and Junior Tchamadeu received yellow cards for Cameroon in the 79th and 87th minutes respectively

Lineups

Cameroon

Starting XI

  • 16 D. Epassy (G)
  • 3 C. Malone Junior (D)
  • 17 S. Kotto (D)
  • 5 Nouhou (D)
  • 2 J. Tchamadeu (M)
  • 15 A. Avom (M)
  • 24 C. Baleba (M)
  • 14 D. Namaso (M)
  • 13 D. Yongwa (M)
  • 10 B. Mbeumo (F)
  • 21 K. Etta Eyong (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 S. Ngapandouetnbu
  • 1 S. Omossola
  • 28 E. Sombang
  • 22 F. Boyomo
  • 18 M. Nagida
  • 6 G. Nyamsi
  • 4 C. Wooh
  • 19 M. Ndzie
  • 25 J. Dina Ebimbe
  • 27 A. M. Kamdem
  • 20 O. Kemen
  • 8 J. Onana
  • 26 C. Kofane
  • 9 F. Magri
  • 11 C. Bassogog
  • 7 G. N'Koudou
  • 12 P. Soko

Gabon

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 23 L. Mbaba (G)
  • 3 A. Oyono (D)
  • 5 B. Ecuele Manga (D)
  • 4 A. Moucketou-Moussounda (D)
  • 19 J. Ekomie (D)
  • 28 R. Openda
  • 22 D. Ndong (M)
  • 17 A. Poko (M)
  • 27 T. Averlant (M)
  • 14 E. Bocoum (F)
  • 20 D. Bouanga (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 F. Bekale
  • 1 A. Ngoubi Demba
  • 24 J. Do Marcolino
  • 13 M. Onfia
  • 25 Y. M'Bemba
  • 6 J. Obiang
  • 2 A. Appindangoye
  • 21 J. Oyono
  • 12 G. Kanga
  • 18 M. Lemina
  • 8 C. Loufilou
  • 15 S. Nze
  • 9 P. Aubameyang
  • 10 S. Babicka
  • 7 M. Evouna
  • 26 E. Matouti
  • 11 J. Allevinah

Timeline

  1. Cameroon
    6' Cameroon Goal · Normal Goal
    Etta Eyong · Assist: B. Mbeumo
  2. Cameroon
    8' Cameroon Var · Goal confirmed
    Etta Eyong
  3. Gabon
    22' Gabon Card · Yellow Card
    D. Ndong

    Foul

  4. Gabon
    33' Gabon subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Bocoum · On: M. Lemina
  5. Gabon
    33' Gabon subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Averlant · On: P. Aubameyang
  6. Cameroon
    46' Cameroon subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Baleba · On: J. Onana
  7. Cameroon
    67' Cameroon subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Namaso · On: J. Dina Ebimbe
  8. Cameroon
    67' Cameroon subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Etta Eyong · On: F. Magri
  9. Gabon
    72' Gabon subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Biyogo Poko · On: C. Loufilou
  10. Gabon
    72' Gabon subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Openda · On: J. Allevinah
  11. Cameroon
    79' Cameroon Card · Yellow Card
    B. Mbeumo

    Foul

  12. Gabon
    85' Gabon subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Alex Moussounda · On: S. Babicka
  13. Cameroon
    87' Cameroon Card · Yellow Card
    Junior Tchamadeu

    Foul

  14. Cameroon
    90' Cameroon subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Avom · On: Gerzino Nyamsi

Match Stats

Stat Cameroon Gabon
Fouls 16 9
Pass Accuracy 74% 83%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 12
Corners 9 5
Total Passes 317 424
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 4 3
Shots on Target 3 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 6 7
Possession 43% 57%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 234 350
Shots Inside Box 10 6
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 3 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Etta Eyong’s early goal in the 6th minute put Cameroon in control of the game
  • ▸ The confirmation of the goal by VAR in the 8th minute helped settle Cameroon’s nerves
  • ▸ Gabon struggled to create significant opportunities despite making multiple substitutions in the second half