Article by Romeo Ene – Published on Thursday, 25 December 2025, 11:36 / Updated on Thursday, 25 December 2025 11:39
Cameroon defeated the national team from Gabonscore 1-0, in the first stage of the African Cup of Nations, group F. Devis Epassy (32 years old), his goalkeeper Dinamoclosed the gate of the Cameroonians.
In the absence of the starter Andre Onana (29 years old), who was not called up for this competition, Epassy took advantage and was started by the selector David Pagou, and the Dynamo player rewarded his trust and did not concede a single goal.
In fact, Gabon shot twice on the goal of the Cameroon national team.
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The only goal of the game was scored by Karl Eta-Eyong (22 years old), in the 6th minute.
The first half belonged to Cameroon, who tried to decide the match as quickly as possible. The plan of the selected team prepared by David Pagua worked early. Karl Eta-Eyong, the striker registered at Levante, opened the scoring after a quick phase.
Bryan Mbeumo sent a deep pass and the Cameroon striker finished powerfully on foot, the ball slipping through the legs of goalkeeper Mbaba. Eta-Eyong is having a very good season in the Spanish league, with six goals and three assists.
Before the start of the match, the absence of the Gabonese star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (36 years old) seemed almost certain, and his presence was also in question for the next stage of the group.
However, the Gabon coach surprised everyone and sent the Marseille-licensed striker on the pitch after 33 minutes of play. Mario Lemina, Galatasaray's midfielder, also entered with him.
The moves changed the game. Gabon became more offensive and aggressive in the opposition half, but were unable to restore parity. Cameroon managed the advantage and focused on defensive organization until the end.
Cameroon achieved an important victory and will meet the Ivory Coast in the next round. Gabon will play against Mozambique.
Africa Cup of Nations group F standings
