Mozambique and Cameroon face-off on match-day three at the ongoing African Cup of Nations tournament in Morocco, with a spot in the round of 16 of the competition at stake.
Ayomide Oguntimehin provides insight to the December 31st clash at the Stade Adrar in Agadir.
Mozambique vs Cameroon Match Preview
Mozambique claimed their first-ever win at the African Cup of Nations on match-day two with a hard-fought 3-2 win over Gabon. They had previously drawn four times and lost 12 matches from 16 games at the tournament, before finally securing a long-awaited win last Sunday. The Mambas also lost their opening game in Morocco to Ivory Coast, but could secure a spot in the round of 16 with a shock result in their final group game.
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Cameroon, on the other hand, have gathered four points from their opening two matches. Despite the controversies surrounding their football association in the buildup to the tournament, the Indomitable Lions began their campaign in Morocco with a 1-0 win over Gabon, before playing out an entertaining 1-1 draw against defending champions Ivory Coast in their second group game. A point against Mozambique will seal their spot in the next round, although they could finish top of the group with a victory.
Mozambique vs Cameroon Head-to-Head record
- 11.10.2022 – Mozambique 0-1 Cameroon
- 08.10.2022 – Cameroon 3-1 Mozambique
- 16.11.2021 – Mozambique 0-2 Cameroon
- 12.11.2021 – Cameroon 4-1 Mozambique
Cameroon have dominated this matchup, winning all four previous meetings with Mozambique at senior level.
Recent Form: Mozambique
Mozambique have won only one of their last five matches, although it was a memorable 3-2 win over Gabon at the African Cup of Nations in Morocco.
The Mambas also failed to keep a clean sheet in this period and conceded multiple times in three of these five matches.
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Recent Form: Cameroon
Cameroon’s only defeat in their last five games was a 1-0 loss to the Democratic of Congo in the CAF playoffs for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which ended their hopes of playing in the tournament.
The Indomitable Lions are kept three clean sheets in their last five outings, while no opponent have breached their defence more than once in a match during this period.
Player to watch
Bryan Mbeumo (Cameroon)
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The Manchester United forward impressed in Cameroon’s first match, but had a relatively quiet showing against Ivory Coast in their last match.
However, he is responsible for taking their set-pieces and could create the breakthrough they need in the clash.
Best Betting Odds
● Away (Cameroon) to Win – 1.71 (via 1xBet)
Prediction
Cameroon have held the upper hand in this clash and they have the quality to overpower the Mozambique team especially with what is at stake.
