Cameroon secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Namibia in their opening match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying, with Vincent Aboubakar scoring the decisive goal in the second half. Despite a strong defensive display by Namibia and several missed chances by Cameroon, including a late opportunity for Namibia to equalize, the Indomitable Lions held on for the win. Nigeria also made a successful start to the qualifiers, defeating Benin 3-0, with Ademola Lookman scoring twice. In related news, the Cameroon women's U-20 team advanced to the knockout stage of the World Cup after beating Australia 2-0, marking a successful debut in the tournament. The Young Matildas, however, were eliminated from contention. Cameroon's national teams are currently experiencing a mix of triumphs and challenges as they navigate various international competitions.