Cameroon crushes Kenya, Egypt continues its flawless performance

After the 3 p.m. meetings, ten other African nations crossed swords this evening as part of the qualifications for CAN 2025. Leader of group J, Cameroon first enforced the hierarchy by dominating Kenya (4-1). Vincent Aboubakar, from the penalty spot (8th), Martin Hongla (39th), Bryan Mbeumo (43rd), on fire with Brentford since August, and Bassogog (55th), offered victory to the Indomitable Lions, still leaders of their group with 7 points , ahead of Zimbabwe (5 points). Note the stretcher exit of Christopher Wooh after a violent blow to the head at the start of the match (19th).

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In the other matches of the evening, Egypt extended its flawless record by recording its third victory against Mauritania (2-0), guided by Trezeguet (69th) and Salah (79th), author of his 57th goal in selection. Nigeria provided the essentials at the end of the match against Libya (1-0), while Benin corrected Rwanda (3-0) thanks to two former residents of the French Championships: Steve Mounié (7th) and Andreas Houtondji (67th). The surprising Uganda team, still visibly touched by grace, beat South Sudan (1-0), and remains leader of group K.

The full results:

Benign 3-0 Rwanda: Mounié (7e), Houtondji (67e), Imourane (70e)

Cameroon 4-1 Kenya: Aboubakar (8e), Hongla (39e), Mbeumo (43e); Olunga (41e)

Egypt 2-0 Mauritanie : Trezeguet (69e), Salah (79e)

Nigeria 1-0 Libya : Dele-Bashiru (87e)

Uganda 1-0 South Sudan: Mugabi (47th)