Cameroon vs Namibia is scheduled for Thursday, 12 November 2026 at Japoma Stadium in Douala, with kickoff at 21:00 SAST. The AFCON 2027 qualifiers bring the Group G leaders, Cameroon, up against a Namibia side just one point behind them before Matchday 3.
Cameroon vs Namibia also resumes a competitive qualifying matchup in which neither nation won more than once across their four meetings in 2023 and 2024. The November double-header could alter the group standings, but the earlier results provide historical context rather than a prediction of this match.
Cameroon vs Namibia kickoff time and venue
The Cameroon vs Namibia kickoff time is 19:00 GMT, equivalent to 20:00 in Cameroon and 21:00 SAST on Thursday, 12 November. The venue is Japoma Stadium in Douala, as listed in the Cameroon football federation’s match programme and CAF’s official qualifying schedule.
The return fixture, Namibia vs Cameroon, is scheduled for Monday, 16 November at 13:00 GMT. Namibia are the designated hosts for that match, which is expected to take place in Gaborone, Botswana.
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AFCON 2027 Group G: How the teams compare
AFCON 2027 Group G was tightly contested before the November fixtures: Cameroon led with four points from two matches, Namibia and Comoros had three each, and Congo had one. A home victory would put Cameroon on seven points, while a Namibia win would move the Brave Warriors to six; other group results would still affect the standings.
Cameroon opened their campaign with a 3–1 victory over Comoros and a 1–1 draw with Congo. Namibia defeated Congo 1–0 before losing 1–0 to Comoros. The Brave Warriors therefore arrived having scored once and conceded once in their opening two qualifiers, while Cameroon had scored four and conceded two.
Cameroon vs Namibia head-to-head: Previous AFCON results
The Cameroon vs Namibia head-to-head across their four AFCON qualifying fixtures in 2023 and 2024 was evenly balanced: each side won once, with two matches drawn. Cameroon won 1–0 at Japoma in September 2024 before a goalless draw in November of that year.
13 November 2024: Namibia 0–0 Cameroon — AFCON qualifying.
7 September 2024: Cameroon 1–0 Namibia — AFCON qualifying.
28 March 2023: Namibia 2–1 Cameroon — AFCON qualifying.
24 March 2023: Cameroon 1–1 Namibia — AFCON qualifying.
These previous results show why the away side should not be assessed by reputation alone. They do not establish the likely score or outcome in Douala.
Cameroon team news: Baleba out, Fosso called up
Cameroon team news ahead of the Namibia double-header includes the withdrawal of midfielder Carlos Baleba and the call-up of Ryan Fosso as his replacement. The squad change was reported on 6 November, while Namibia head coach Collin Benjamin named a 22-player group for the two qualifiers.
Neither side’s confirmed starting XI was established in the material reviewed for this preview. Fosso’s selection supplies another midfield option but does not confirm his place in the starting team.
What the November double-header could change
For Cameroon, the two Namibia fixtures offer a chance to turn a one-point advantage into a more substantial lead. Namibia, meanwhile, have an immediate opportunity to take points from the group leaders before hosting the return game four days later.
The recent head-to-head record makes game management, substitutions and the response to the first goal relevant matchday questions. Those factors need to be judged from actual performances, not treated as a forecast.
Follow the AFCON 2027 qualifying race
Cameroon vs Namibia adds another important Group G result to a qualification round featuring several tightly contested groups. For the official fixture programme, consult CAF’s November qualifying schedule. For South Africa’s Group D campaign, read our South Africa vs Kenya AFCON qualifier guide. SportPesa Score is the destination for current football fixtures and results where its match coverage is available.
