SportsMall previews Monday's Africa Cup of Nations qualifier between Kenya and Cameroon, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
A crunch clash in Division J of the 2025 African Cup of Nations qualifiers Kenya welcome Cameron to the Nelson Mandela National Stadium on Monday afternoon.
Three points separate the two teams, with both teams looking to travel to Morocco in the middle of the qualifiers.
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Cameroon produced their best display since the start of the year as they cruised to a resounding 4-1 win over Kenya in Friday's meeting at the State Ahmadou Ahidjo.
Vincent Abubakar, Martin Hongla And Brian Mpumo All netted half an hour before putting Ricobert SongPeople in the driving seat, before Christian Passochok The scoring came 10 minutes into the second period.
It was the second win in three AFCON qualifiers for the Indomitable Lions, either side of a goalless romp against Zimbabwe to top the group after three games.
Cameroon are now unbeaten in five matches in all competitions, during which they have been breached just three times, while falling behind 10 times.
A win in Monday's encounter would secure an AFCON berth for the visitors, but their only one win in opposition territory since 2022 is a major cause for concern.
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Despite suffering a major blow following their loss to Cameroon, Kenya's AFCON ambitions are well and truly alive as they currently sit just one point behind second-placed Zimbabwe.
4-0 score for the first time Engine FradThey have been conceded four or more times in a game since 2021, when they lost 5-0 at the hands of Mali.
Harambee Stars must now end their four-game winless run against Cameroon if they are to remain in charge of qualifying for next month's tournament.
Having recorded a shutout in three of their most recent four home matches, Kenya will look to put up another solid defensive display to serve as a platform to build on in their quest for three points.
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Brian Mbuyomo got himself on the scoresheet for a fourth straight game for club and country and the Brentford man is certainly one to watch out for in Cameroon.
Vincent Aboubakar is just two strikes away from equalizing Roger Milla’s international tally of 43, which would take him to second place on the visitors' all-time scoring list.
Christopher Wu Only 19 minutes were left before the injury scare came at the last minute, so it was highly doubtful that the defender had any part in it.
Michael Olunga He wasted no time in announcing his return to action with a good goal for Kenya and the 30-year-old will be keen to pick up where he left off.
Crispin Erambo The hosts may be recalled to the starting line-up Richard is in the room He went off injured in the final knockings of the loss to Cameron.
Kenya Probable Starting Lineup:
the eyes; Night, wind, wind, deer; Ouma, Erambo, Acum; Income, Fixed, Treatment
Cameroon's probable starting line-up:
Onana; Tchatchoua, Fish, Castelletto, Tolo; I; Sea, Hongla, Anguisa, Basokok; Abu Bakr
We say: Kenya 1-1 Cameroon
Cameroon will make it favourites, but Kenya are expected to put up an even stronger challenge in front of their fans this time around.
Even at the end of 90 minutes we support a share with honor.
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