Cameroon have sealed their place at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals following a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Kenya in Kampala on Monday.
Boris Enow’s low free-kick from the edge of the penalty area proved decisive, as the five-time African champions dominated proceedings at the neutral venue in Uganda.
The win takes Cameroon to 10 points from four matches in their qualifying group, guaranteeing a top-two finish and automatic qualification for next year’s tournament in Morocco.
Despite the absence of Cameroon Football Federation president Samuel Eto’o, who is currently serving a six-month stadium ban imposed by FIFA, the Indomitable Lions showed their prowess on the pitch.
Cameroon join hosts Morocco and Burkina Faso as the first teams to confirm their participation in the 24-nation continental showpiece.
Algeria could potentially join the qualified nations later on Monday, pending the results of their match against Togo in Lome and the fixture between Liberia and Equatorial Guinea.
The 2025 AFCON represents another opportunity for Cameroon to add to their impressive tally of five continental titles, with their most recent triumph coming in 2017.
As the qualification campaign progresses, attention will now turn to the remaining fixtures and the battle for the other coveted spots in the tournament field.
