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Cameroon out to wrap up Group A in style (17.01.2022)
Cameroon have already secured progression into the last 16 thanks to back-to-back wins over Burkina Faso (1-0) and Ethiopia (4-1), but they will be looking to at least avoid defeat and ensure that they finish in first place.
Topping Group A would see the Indomitable Lions play a theoretically weaker opponent in the round of 16 (they would face a third-place finisher from one of Groups C, D or E), and also enable them to remain camped in their stronghold of Yaounde for at least one more game.
“We played well going forward, but we still need to improve defensively. Things are only going to get tougher,” said Cameroon coach Toni Conceicao.
Cape Verde, meanwhile, come into the match placed third on the log on three points. Thus far they have beaten Ethiopia 1-0 and lost by the same score line to Burkina Faso.
The Blue Sharks will look for a win to guarantee progression into the next round, but a draw or defeat may also be enough depending on the result of the other Group A clash between
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Burkina Faso and Ethiopia, as well as possible third-place ranking.
A boost for the Islanders will be the return to the bench of coach Bubista, who missed their first matches after testing positive for Covid-19, but is expected to be in charge come Monday evening.
“We will be going into the game against Cameroon confident that we need three points and confident that we can,” said defender Roberto Lopes.
In head-to-head stats, Cape Verde and Cameroon have met in six matches across all competitions since their first clash back in 2008. The Indomitable Lions have claimed three wins compared to two for the Blue Sharks, while one game has been drawn.
The teams last met in the qualifiers for this Afcon, in Praia in March 2021, with Cape Verde winning 3-1 at home thanks to strikes from Kuca, Ryan Mendes and an own goal from Macky Bagnack.
The other Group A match in this round sees Burkina Faso take on Ethiopia, which will be played simultaneously at the Kouekong Stadium in Bafoussam.
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