Cameroon aims to maintain a perfect start in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027 Qualifiers. They visit the Republic of the Congo at the Stade Alphonse Massamba-Debat in Brazzaville on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. The Indomitable Lions hold three points in Group G after a 3-1 victory over Comoros in Garoua, putting them in prime position to seize control of the group standings.
David Roy Nyengue opened the scoring for Cameroon in the 39th minute. Premier League standout Bryan Mbeumo doubled the lead early in the second half. Although Comoros pulled one back through Warmed Omari, forward Danny Namaso sealed the victory with an 81st-minute strike. Guided by head coach David Pagou, the visiting side travels to Brazzaville with a chance to begin the qualifying campaign with six points from a possible six.
Republic of the Congo Seeks Home Response
The qualification journey started differently for the Republic of the Congo. The Red Devils began their campaign with a 1-0 defeat against Namibia. Following a scoreless first half at the same venue, Bethuel Muzeu scored with a decisive header in the 47th minute to secure all three points for the Brave Warriors, despite Congo recording 11 total shots on goal without converting.
Coached within Claude Le Roy’s tactical framework, the hosts enter this regional derby under pressure to bounce back in front of their supporters. A second consecutive defeat would leave the Red Devils facing a steep uphill battle when the qualifiers resume during the next international window.
Group G Standings and Qualification Context
After the opening matchday, Cameroon and Namibia share the top of Group G with three points each. The Republic of the Congo and Comoros remain in search of their first points. Group G does not feature any of the three AFCON 2027 host nations-Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. Therefore, the top two teams from the group will qualify directly for the final tournament.
Key players to watch include 19-year-old forward Geltany Bantsiele. He proved to be a constant threat for Congo by completing five dribbles against Namibia. Meanwhile, AJ Auxerre star Danny Namaso controls the midfield and supplies vital offensive production for Cameroon. Kick-off is scheduled for 7:00 PM GMT (3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT), with live broadcast coverage available internationally through networks like beIN SPORTS and CRTV.
