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Cameroon open AFCON 2027 qualifying with 3-1 win over Comoros

Cameroon began its 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a 3-1 victory over the Comoros in Garoua. The Indomitable Lions’ start followed the women’s team’s continental title win in August, which they had come to the city to showcase. Cameroon were not involved in last summer’s World Cup.

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Cameroon opened its 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a 3-1 win over the Comoros in Garoua.

France 24 described the result as a promising start for the Indomitable Lions. The match followed the women’s team’s continental title win in August, which they came to Garoua to showcase.

Cameroon were not involved in last summer’s World Cup.

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france24 — AFCON 2027 qualifiers: African giants kick off their campaigns