Cameroon Downs Mauritius 2-0 to Boost World Cup Hopes
Cameroon kept their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign firmly on track with a crucial 2-0 victory over Mauritius at the Côte d’Or National Sports Complex. Goals from Moumi Ngamaleu and a late strike by Bryan Mbeumo sealed the win for the Indomitable Lions in the Group D encounter.
The much-needed three points see Cameroon remain in the hunt for the top spot, which guarantees automatic qualification for the World Cup finals.
Ngamaleu Breaks the Deadlock
The match was a tense affair, with hosts Mauritius, already eliminated from contention but playing for pride, putting up a resilient defensive performance. Cameroon dominated possession but struggled to find the breakthrough in the first half.
The decisive moment finally arrived just before the hour mark. In the 57th minute, the pressure paid off when winger Moumi Ngamaleu found the back of the net, giving Cameroon a vital 1-0 lead and settling the nerves of the travelling squad and supporters.
Mbeumo Secures the Win
As the match entered stoppage time, the home side pushed for an unlikely equalizer, but it was the visitors who capitalized on the extra space. Star forward Bryan Mbeumo delivered the final blow in the 90+2 minute, doubling Cameroon’s lead and extinguishing any hopes of a Mauritian comeback. The goal was a significant relief for the Indomitable Lions, ensuring a comfortable margin of victory.
Group D Race Heats Up
The 2-0 win is a vital result for Marc Brys’s Cameroon side, especially following their recent setback against Cape Verde.
The victory moves the Indomitable Lions to 18 points in Group D, keeping them within touching distance of the group leaders.
With only one match remaining in this round of qualifiers, the race for the automatic World Cup spot remains fiercely contested.
Cameroon must now prepare for their final, decisive qualifier as they aim to secure their place at the global tournament.
Mauritius, while suffering another defeat, showed spirited resistance but remain rooted near the bottom of the table, as they conclude their World Cup qualification journey.
