Driven by youngsters Bil Nsongo and Angel Yondjo, Cameroon beat Namibia (2-0) in Douala to go top of Group G in the CAN 2027 qualifiers.
Japoma Stadium was rocking on Thursday evening. On matchday 3 of the CAN 2027 qualifiers, Cameroon saw off Namibia 2-0. The win was built in the first half, with goals from Saidou Alioum Moubarak (16th) and Bil Nsongo (29th).
Beyond the result, the match confirmed head coach David Pagou’s determination to build on a new generation. Angel Yondjo, 19, handed his first start, and Bil Nsongo, 22, already decisive, embody that renewal. Cameroon sit alone at the top of Group G with 7 points, ahead of the Comoros (4), Namibia (3) and Congo (2), according to Camfoot.
A young generation seizing its chance
Handed a starting place by David Pagou, Angel Yondjo needed little time to make his mark. He provided the assist for Saidou Alioum Moubarak’s opener in the 16th minute. On his first start for the Indomitable Lions, the 19-year-old Lille player was playing in his home city of Douala. “What an incredible feeling and what a pride to have made my very first start for the national team, moreover in my home city, in front of my own people!” he told Le Bled Parle.
Bil Nsongo doubled the lead in the 29th minute from a Bryan Mbeumo cross. The Deportivo La Coruña player now has two goals in four caps for Cameroon, according to Cameroun Actuel.
Ngapandouetnbu and Pagou’s choices
Between the posts, goalkeeper Simon Ngapandouetnbu stood firm. He has now made three starts, kept three clean sheets and saved eight shots on target with Cameroon, according to Actu Cameroun.
David Pagou made bold choices. The head coach left out senior figures such as André Onana and Vincent Aboubakar to put his faith in youth, Cameroun Actuel reports. He did, however, temper expectations: “This team still needs fine-tuning,” he told Camfoot.
Ndjie and Kofane, plus the emotion
The evening was also marked by the debut of Geovanni Vianney Ndjie, of FC Copenhagen, who came on in the 79th minute. “An indescribable feeling when I made my debut for the Cameroon senior national team, in front of my family. A moment I will never forget,” he told Le Bled Parle.
Absent through injury, Christian Kofane, of Bayer Leverkusen, sent his team-mates a message of support before the match: “Even though I can’t be on the pitch tonight, my heart is with you. I’m 100% behind you, brothers! Give everything for the flag, for our country and for our people. Come on the Lions!” according to Actu Cameroun.
The Indomitable Lions left Douala on Friday evening for Gaborone, where they will face Namibia again on Monday 16 November 2026 at 13:00 GMT, at the national stadium. Namibia, who have no CAF-approved stadium, therefore host the match in Botswana.