Cameroon kicked off their AFCON 2025 campaign with a narrow but vital 1-0 win over Gabon in Group F after the opening clash in Agadir. The Indomitable Lions struck early through Karl Etta Eyong, whose sixth-minute finish proved decisive in a tense encounter at Stade Adrar.
The match, which marked a historic AFCON meeting between the two Central African rivals, saw Cameroon show composure despite entering the tournament under heavy off-field scrutiny. SoftFootball previously highlighted the buildup to the fixture and the significance of the Group F opener for both sides.
The early breakthrough came after Bryan Mbeumo controlled a long ball and teed up Etta Eyong, who finished emphatically past Gabon goalkeeper Loyce Mbaba. VAR briefly checked the goal before confirming it, handing Cameroon a lead they fiercely protected.
