Match report

Cameroon Edges Out Mozambique 2-1 in Africa Cup of Nations Thriller

Mozambique
Mozambique
1–2
FT
Cameroon
Cameroon
Dec 31, 2025

Cameroon narrowly edged out Mozambique 2-1 in a thrilling Africa Cup of Nations match. Mozambique took the early lead through G. Catamo, but Cameroon fought back with an own goal from Nene and a goal from C. M. Kofane, securing their victory.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Mozambique 1-2 Cameroon
  • • G. Catamo scored for Mozambique in the 23rd minute
  • • Nene scored an own goal for Cameroon in the 28th minute
  • • C. M. Kofane scored the winning goal for Cameroon in the 55th minute
  • • Cameroon had multiple substitutions, including Nouhou Tolo and C. Baleba

Lineups

Mozambique

Starting XI

  • 22 I. Urrubal (G)
  • 23 Diogo Calila (D)
  • 4 Chamboco (D)
  • 8 E. Dove (D)
  • 2 Nanani (D)
  • 6 M. Kambala (M)
  • 3 Nene
  • 10 G. Catamo (M)
  • 7 Domingues (M)
  • 18 Gildo (M)
  • 13 S. Ratifo (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 Guima
  • 24 A. Melque
  • 1 E. Siluane
  • 25 Chamito
  • 14 O. Cherene
  • 11 J. Bonde
  • 9 F. Bangal
  • 16 A. Amade
  • 20 K. Abdala
  • 12 K. Zavala
  • 15 R. Mandava
  • 17 Mexer
  • 19 Witi
  • 5 B. Langa

Cameroon

Starting XI

  • 16 D. Epassy (G)
  • 22 F. Boyomo (D)
  • 6 G. Nyamsi (D)
  • 5 Nouhou (D)
  • 18 M. Nagida (D)
  • 24 C. Baleba (M)
  • 20 O. Kemen (M)
  • 10 B. Mbeumo (M)
  • 14 D. Namaso (M)
  • 9 F. Magri (M)
  • 26 C. Kofane (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 S. Omossola
  • 23 S. Ngapandouetnbu
  • 4 C. Wooh
  • 28 E. Sombang
  • 21 K. Etta Eyong
  • 3 C. Malone Junior
  • 17 S. Kotto
  • 25 J. Dina Ebimbe
  • 13 D. Yongwa
  • 27 A. M. Kamdem
  • 7 G. N'Koudou
  • 8 J. Onana
  • 11 C. Bassogog
  • 12 P. Soko
  • 15 A. Avom

Timeline

  1. Mozambique
    15' Mozambique subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Diogo Calila · On: B. Langa
  2. Mozambique
    23' Mozambique Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Catamo · Assist: Nanani
  3. Cameroon
    28' Cameroon Goal · Own Goal
    Nene
  4. Cameroon
    42' Cameroon subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Nouhou Tolo · On: C. Wooh
  5. Cameroon
    46' Cameroon subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Baleba · On: A. M. Kamdem
  6. Cameroon
    46' Cameroon subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Mbeumo · On: Christian Bassogog
  7. Mozambique
    52' Mozambique subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Domingues · On: J. Bonde
  8. Mozambique
    52' Mozambique subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Nene · On: K. Abdala
  9. Cameroon
    55' Cameroon Goal · Normal Goal
    C. M. Kofane
  10. Cameroon
    58' Cameroon Card · Yellow Card
    C. Wooh

    Foul

  11. Mozambique
    60' Mozambique subst · Substitution 4
    Off: G. Catamo · On: A. Melque
  12. Mozambique
    60' Mozambique subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. Ratifo · On: Chamito
  13. Cameroon
    62' Cameroon subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Namaso · On: J. Dina Ebimbe
  14. Cameroon
    72' Cameroon Card · Yellow Card
    Gerzino Nyamsi

    Foul

  15. Cameroon
    72' Cameroon subst · Substitution 5
    Off: F. Magri · On: Etta Eyong
  16. Cameroon
    81' Cameroon Card · Yellow Card
    Etta Eyong

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Mozambique Cameroon
Fouls 7 20
Pass Accuracy 80% 80%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 19
Corners 2 8
Total Passes 379 337
Yellow Cards 0 3
Blocked Shots 3 6
Shots on Target 2 6
xG — —
Shots off Target 5 7
Possession 52% 48%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 302 268
Shots Inside Box 4 15
Saves 4 1
Shots Outside Box 6 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Cameroon turned the match around after conceding an early goal, with an own goal from Nene in the 28th minute equalizing the score
  • ▸ C. M. Kofane's goal in the 55th minute was crucial in shifting the momentum in Cameroon's favor