Cameroon

Defeat leaves Brazil with lessons and positive points to take

Brazil ended the first round of the World Cup with a defeat against Cameroon – a first-ever defeat for the Selecao against any African side -- but there are good things to take into account.

Aboubakar's late strike helps Cameroon stun Brazil 1-0

Cameroon defeated a second-string Brazil team 1-0 in their final Group G match at the Lusail Stadium on Friday but it was not enough as the African side were knocked out of the competition.

Group G permutation: Who will join Brazil in last 16?

Brazil have already cemented their spot in the last 16 and will go through as group champions as long as they avoid defeat against third-placed Cameroon, who would first need to win but would have to bank on other results going their way to qualify.

Brazil 2-1 Cameroon: What's your prediction?

Brazil coach Tite is expected to rotate his World Cup squad for their final Group G match against Cameroon on Friday, with a view to keeping some players fresh for a likely last-16 match on Monday if they finish top of their group.

Cameroon rally for 3-3 draw with Serbia

Cameroon fought back from two goals down to earn a 3-3 draw against Serbia at the World Cup on Monday, keeping both teams in contention for a place in the last 16.

Onana dropped by Cameroon for Serbia clash

Cameroon goalkeeper Andre Onana has been dropped for Monday's crucial World Cup clash with Serbia, who welcome back Filip Kostic to their starting line-up.

Switzerland 2-1 Cameroon: What’s your prediction?

Switzerland hope to secure early points in a tough Group G when they face Cameroon in their World Cup opener on Thursday after a year of solid performances on the European stage.

Cameroon’s fortunes a long way off their 1990 heroics

Cameroon's image as World Cup gatecrashers, capable of taking down top contenders and wreaking havoc, has faded away after two decades of failure at the finals

Major football stadium tragedies

The stampede at a domestic football match in eastern Indonesia that led to at least 129 deaths late on Saturday is the latest in a long line of football stadium tragedies.

December 3, 2022
December 3, 2022

Defeat leaves Brazil with lessons and positive points to take

Brazil ended the first round of the World Cup with a defeat against Cameroon – a first-ever defeat for the Selecao against any African side -- but there are good things to take into account.

December 3, 2022
December 3, 2022

Aboubakar's late strike helps Cameroon stun Brazil 1-0

Cameroon defeated a second-string Brazil team 1-0 in their final Group G match at the Lusail Stadium on Friday but it was not enough as the African side were knocked out of the competition.

December 2, 2022
December 2, 2022

Group G permutation: Who will join Brazil in last 16?

Brazil have already cemented their spot in the last 16 and will go through as group champions as long as they avoid defeat against third-placed Cameroon, who would first need to win but would have to bank on other results going their way to qualify.

December 2, 2022
December 2, 2022

Brazil 2-1 Cameroon: What's your prediction?

Brazil coach Tite is expected to rotate his World Cup squad for their final Group G match against Cameroon on Friday, with a view to keeping some players fresh for a likely last-16 match on Monday if they finish top of their group.

November 28, 2022
November 28, 2022

Cameroon rally for 3-3 draw with Serbia

Cameroon fought back from two goals down to earn a 3-3 draw against Serbia at the World Cup on Monday, keeping both teams in contention for a place in the last 16.

November 28, 2022
November 28, 2022

Onana dropped by Cameroon for Serbia clash

Cameroon goalkeeper Andre Onana has been dropped for Monday's crucial World Cup clash with Serbia, who welcome back Filip Kostic to their starting line-up.

November 24, 2022
November 24, 2022

Switzerland 2-1 Cameroon: What’s your prediction?

Switzerland hope to secure early points in a tough Group G when they face Cameroon in their World Cup opener on Thursday after a year of solid performances on the European stage.

November 12, 2022
November 12, 2022

Cameroon’s fortunes a long way off their 1990 heroics

Cameroon's image as World Cup gatecrashers, capable of taking down top contenders and wreaking havoc, has faded away after two decades of failure at the finals

October 2, 2022
October 2, 2022

Major football stadium tragedies

The stampede at a domestic football match in eastern Indonesia that led to at least 129 deaths late on Saturday is the latest in a long line of football stadium tragedies.

February 6, 2017
February 6, 2017

Cameroon beat Egypt to win Cup of Nations

Vincent Aboubakar came off the bench to score a stunning winner with two minutes left as Cameroon fought back to beat Egypt 2-1 in a thrilling Africa Cup of Nations final on Sunday.