Cameroon awaits confirmation on whether their second-place finish in Group D of the African section is sufficient to secure a play-off spot. Meanwhile, Cape Verde has made history by reaching their first-ever finals, thanks to a commanding 3-0 victory over Eswatini that earned them a place in next summer’s tournament.
Currently, Bryan Mbeumo and Andre Onana’s country sits in the next position in the standings, but they find themselves in a precarious situation after a 0-0 draw against Angola at home, now dependent on results from other matches to determine their fate. Angola came close on two occasions, hitting the woodwork at the Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium, with both Reds starting on the field; however, Onana is presently on loan at Tranzonspor.
This goalless draw has left a potential opening for DR Congo, Uganda, or Nigeria to surpass the Indomitable Lions as the best runners-up, though the likelihood of this occurring is low, suggesting that Cameroon has probably done enough to advance to the knockout stage.
