Zimbabwe will take on Cameroon in their second Group J match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) Qualifiers on Tuesday evening. The fixture will be held at the Nelson Mandela Stadium in Kampala, Uganda, as Zimbabwe currently lacks stadiums approved for international matches.
Match Details
Date: Tuesday, September 12, 2024
Kick-off: 6 PM CAT
Venue Nelson Mandela Stadium, Kampala, Uganda
Broadcast Information
ZBC TV has secured the rights to broadcast the match live, and it will be available on terrestrial feeds, DTT Zimbabwe, and DStv Zimbabwe. Streaming options for viewers outside Zimbabwe have yet to be confirmed. Fans can also follow the game with live updates on Leeroy Willie facebook page.
Zimbabwe Team News
The Warriors might be without goalkeeper Washington Arubi, who picked up a shoulder injury during training. Arubi played in the opening match against Kenya last Friday. If he is unable to pass a late fitness test, his spot could be filled by Chicken Inn’s Bernard Donovan or Brentford B’s Marley Tavaziva.
Cameroon Team News
Cameroon heads into the match with a full squad, having no injuries or suspensions.
Comments from the Coaches
Zimbabwe coach Michael Nees emphasized the need for improvement: “Cameroon is a strong team, and there’s no doubt about their quality. Our players need to use their experience and game intelligence to compete effectively.”
Head-to-Head Record
Zimbabwe and Cameroon have met 11 times across all competitions. Cameroon has dominated this rivalry with seven wins, while Zimbabwe has won three times, and one match ended in a draw. Their most recent encounter saw Cameroon win 1-0 in a 2020 CHAN group match in Yaoundé.
Recent Form (Last 5 Matches)
Zimbabwe:LWWLD
Cameroon: WLWDW
FIFA Rankings
Zimbabwe:129
Cameroon:51
With both teams eager to secure crucial points in their quest for Afcon qualification, this match promises to be a competitive encounter.
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