The indomitable lions of Cameroon rode to an important 3-1 victory against Libya in the qualifications for the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Match report
In an exciting group D collision on Tuesday evening, Cameroon achieved a 3-1 victory against Libya in the Stade Omnisport De Douala in Douala.
The indomitable lions roared early in action, with Vincent Aboubakar in the 27th minute turning a fine to break the impasse. Bryan Mbeumo added the second goal in the 53rd minute. The goal of Mbeumo was assisted by Carlos Baleba.
Cameroon continued to put pressure on Libya, which led to the indomitable lions who secured their third goal in the 61st minute by Vincent Aboubakar. Aboubakar's strike was assisted by Bryan Mbeumo.
Libya fought back and got a consolation goal in the 90+1 minute by Al Hilal Benghazi striker Ezzeddine a Mariami. Despite the lively effort of Libya, the attacking bravery of Cameroon turned out to be decisive in this crucial qualification.
Current group D classification See Cape Verde with 13 points, followed by Cameroon with 12 points after this victory, Libya with 8, Angola with 7, Mauritius with 5 and Eswatini with 2.
The next challenge of Cameroon is a home conflict against Eswatini on 1 September 2025, while Libya will be confronted against Angola on the same date, both parties like to keep their world cup dreams alive.
Line-ups
Cameroon XI: Vincent Aboubakar, Michael Ngadeu, Nicolas Moumi Ngamaleu, Onana, Nouhou, Danny Namaso, Martin Hongla, Bryan Mbeumo, Christopher Wooh, Jackson Tchatchoua, Carlos Baleba
Subs: Devis Epassy, Collins Fai, Anguissa, Christian Bassogog, Frank Magri, Simon Omossola, I. Ganago, J. Dawa, Guy-Marcelin Kilama, Nathan Ngoumou, Enzo Boyomo, Wilitty Younoussa
Libya XI: Motasem Sabbou, Muaid Ellafi, Bader Ahmed, Murad al-Wuheesi, Ezzeddin Amer Faraj el Maremi, Fahad al Mesmari, Ahmed Saleh, Osama Elsharimi, Mohammed Ishwi, Majdi, majdi
Subs: Mohammed Salih Ali Sola, Muhannad Etoo, Ahmed Saad, Tahir Bin Amir, Sanad Elkouri, Ahmed Kraouaaa, Elmahdi Elkout, Hamza al Maqsi, Mohamed Darebi, Taha al-Shalawi, Ahmad Ayyad
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