Cameroon begin their Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying campaign against Comoros on Thursday, 24 September, with the match taking place at the Stade Omnisport Roumde Adjia in Garoua.
The Indomitable Lions will look to make home advantage count in their Group G opener against opponents they know well. Cameroon’s supporters will expect the side to make a positive start to their bid to reach the tournament.
Cameroon manager David Pagou has selected a 26-man squad for the international break. Right-back Junior Tchamadeu remains doubtful for the match, while Karl Etta Eyong is returning from injury and is also not certain to feature.
Cameroon’s probable line-up
Simon Ngapandouetnbu is expected to start in goal.
Jackson Tchatchoua, Stephane Keller, Samuel Kotto and Mahamadou Nagida are the likely defensive line, with Arthur Avom, Ryan Fosso and Danny Namaso set to form the midfield.
Bryan Mbeumo, Christian Kofane and Harouna Djibirin are the anticipated attacking trio.
Cameroon probable XI: Simon Ngapandouetnbu; Jackson Tchatchoua, Stephane Keller, Samuel Kotto, Mahamadou Nagida; Arthur Avom, Ryan Fosso, Danny Namaso; Bryan Mbeumo, Christian Kofane, Harouna Djibirin.
Comoros
Comoros manager Hubert Velud goes into the fixture without any major absences to contend with. The French coach has all 24 players called up available for selection as he prepares his starting XI.
Yannick Pandor is expected to keep goal, behind a defence of Benjaloud Youssouf, Warmed Omari, Idris Mohamed and Akim Abdallah.
Yassine Saindou, Iyad Mohamed and Zaydou Youssouf are the likely midfield starters, while Housseine Zakouani, Aboubacar Ali and Zaid Amir are set to lead the attack.
Comoros probable XI: Yannick Pandor; Benjaloud Youssouf, Warmed Omari, Idris Mohamed, Akim Abdallah; Yassine Saindou, Iyad Mohamed, Zaydou Youssouf; Housseine Zakouani, Aboubacar Ali, Zaid Amir.
The fixture is the first match of the two nations’ campaigns in the Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifiers, with Cameroon aiming to begin Group G proceedings with victory in Garoua.