Cameroon defeated Zimbabwe 2-1 in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, completing an unbeaten campaign. Vincent Aboubakar and Christian Bassogog scored for Cameroon, while Terrence Dzvukamanja netted a late goal for Zimbabwe. The match took place at Stade Omnisport Ahmadou Ahidjo.
In a riveting conclusion to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers, Cameroon secured a 2-1 victory over Zimbabwe at the Stade Omnisport Ahmadou Ahidjo. This triumph allowed the Indomitable Lions to finish their qualifying campaign unbeaten. Vincent Aboubakar opened the scoring in the 18th minute before Christian Bassogog extended Cameroon’s lead shortly thereafter. Despite Zimbabwe’s response in the second half, Cameroon held firm to claim the win and complete their qualifying journey positively.
The Africa Cup of Nations serves as a crucial tournament for African national teams, bringing together top footballing nations to compete for football supremacy on the continent. The qualifiers are an essential pathway for teams seeking participation in this prestigious event. Both Cameroon and Zimbabwe had shown strong performances throughout the qualifiers, with Cameroon finishing the cycle without a single defeat, while Zimbabwe’s loss came after they had already secured their place in the tournament.
The match exemplified Cameroon’s dominance in Group J, emphasizing their strong defensive capabilities and offensive execution. Zimbabwe, despite their defeat, had already booked their place in the upcoming AFCON tournament, underscoring the competitive nature of the qualifiers. Moving forward, both teams will aim to refine their strategies and strengthen their squads as they prepare for the challenges of the Africa Cup of Nations.
Original Source: africanfootball.com
