Cape Verde vs Cameroon: Lions Face Group D Final in Praia

A technical meeting held at the headquarters of the Cape Verdean Football Federation confirmed that 15,000 fans are expected in the stadium. A Ghanaian refereeing team led by Daniel Laryea Nii Ayi will officiate the match. Cameroon will wear their traditional green shirts, red shorts and yellow socks.

Coach Marc Brys, accompanied by Carlos Baleba, will address the pre-match press conference before the final training session in Praia. The squad is expected to feature key returns, including Nouhou Tolo in defense and Baleba in midfield.

The stakes could not be higher. Cape Verde currently lead the group with 16 points, just one ahead of Cameroon. A victory for the Lions would put them top of the group with two matches left, needing only four more points to secure direct qualification. A defeat would create a four-point gap in favor of Cape Verde, while a draw would keep the difference at one point.

The math is simple:

• If Cameroon win → they move two points ahead and control their destiny.

• If Cape Verde win → they need only one more victory from their last two games to qualify.

• If it’s a draw → Cameroon’s qualification depends on Cape Verde dropping points later.

Even in case of defeat, Cameroon could still reach the inter-confederation playoff by finishing among the best second-placed teams.

For the Indomitable Lions, Tuesday’s showdown is more than a football match. It’s a test of resilience, strategy, and mental strength, as they aim to return to the World Cup stage.