Cameroon x Gabon - Highlights, Summary and Match Report | OneFootball

In a closely contested match that kicked off the Group Stage of CAN 2025, Cameroon secured a slender 1-0 victory over Gabon. The match, devoid of a clear dominance by either side, saw Cameroon making the most of their opportunities despite having less possession.

The decisive moment came early in the match, just 6 minutes in, when Bryan Mbeumo set up Etta Eyong, who confidently found the back of the net. This early goal set the tone for Cameroon, who managed to hold onto their lead throughout the game despite several attempts by Gabon to level the score.

Statistically, Gabon held a slight edge in possession, controlling the ball 56% of the time compared to Cameroon's 44%. Both teams had an equal number of shots, with 12 attempts each, but Cameroon was more clinical, securing 3 shots on target over Gabon's 2. The match saw Cameroon taking 9 corners, indicating their attacking intent, while Gabon took 5.

As both teams battled it out, the match statistics highlighted a tight contest with Cameroon's expected goals at 0.83 and Gabon's at 0.74, underscoring the narrow margin of the game. Cameroon's ability to convert their chances and hold off Gabon's attacks ultimately earned them a crucial three points in this opening fixture of the tournament.

Incidents: The story of the match

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The match begins

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GOAL Cameroon: Etta Eyong (Cameroon) scores!

Etta Eyong scores goal number 1 in the competition (1 matches)

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Missed opportunity! Darlin Yongwa from Cameroon took a right-footed shot from the center of the penalty area, but it went wide.

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Missed opportunity! Teddy Averlant from Gabon took a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it went wide to the right after a corner kick.

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Missed opportunity! Denis Bouanga from Gabon takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area but fails to find the target.

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Missed opportunity. Danny Namaso from Cameroon takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area that goes just wide to the right. He was set up by Junior Tchamadeu.

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Missed opportunity! Karl Etta Eyong from Cameroon took a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it didn't hit the target.

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Missed opportunity. Didier Ndong from Gabon took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area.

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Missed opportunity! Samuel Kotto from Cameroon heads the ball from the center of the box, but it goes just wide to the right. The chance was set up by a cross from Bryan Mbeumo after a set piece.

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Missed opportunity. Mario Lemina from Gabon took a right-footed shot from the center of the penalty area.

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Missed opportunity. André Poko from Gabon had a header from just a short distance that went wide to the right. The chance was set up by Denis Bouanga, who delivered a cross after a corner kick.

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Missed opportunity! Junior Tchamadeu from Cameroon took a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it sailed just over the crossbar. The chance was set up by a through ball from Bryan Mbeumo.

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Missed opportunity. Denis Bouanga from Gabon took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area.

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Missed opportunity! Royce Openda from Gabon took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it went wide.

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Missed opportunity. Didier Ndong from Gabon takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it sails over the goal and to the right.

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Missed opportunity! Frank Magri from Cameroon had a close-range header that went wide to the right. The chance was set up by Bryan Mbeumo, who delivered a cross after a corner kick.

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The referee whistles for the end of the match