Cameroon Indomitable Lions  were held to a tense 0-0 draw with Namibia in their latest 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Group J at the Orlando Stadium on Wednesday afternoon.

With Cameroon setting out a powerful side for their clash at the Orlando Stadium, Namibia held their own during the opening stages of the match and took the game to the Indomitable Lions by recording the first shots at goal.

While Namibia remained aggressive during counter-pressing situations in the middle of the park, Cameroon began seeing more of the ball midway through the first-half. However, Andre Onana and company battled to make the most of their forward movements and often fell short at the final hurdle.

The Brave Warriors provided Cameroon with a couple of nervy moments en-route to the half-time whistle with Onana required to make two big saves to deny his Group J counterparts. However, Cameroon remained alert to the gaps left in defence by Namibia and often looked dangerous on the break.

Nevertheless, the referee called time on the first 45 with the score level at 0-0.

Namibia looked lively during the first 10 minutes of the new half as Prins Tjiueza came close to opening the scoring following the 50th minute mark. After latching onto a cross into the area, Tjiueza’s header struck the upright, before following through with another effort that hit the crossbar.

The Brave Warriors continued to cause havoc inside the Cameroon half after an hour played in Soweto while the Indomitable Lions struggled to make their chances stick at the other end of the pitch.

There was little to separate the two nations after 80 minutes played, however, Cameroon edged Namibia to the possession count as the clocked wined down. Vincent Aboubakar picked up favourable positions inside the Namibia 18-yard-area on numerous occasions but was often met with tenacious defending by the opposing backline.

Nonetheless, neither side were able to break the deadlock after 90 minutes of football as the referee called time on the affair with the score set at 0-0.

Namibia: (0) 0

Cameroon: (0) 0

Namibia: Maova, Katua, Eib, Hambira, Hanamub, Kamberipa, Petrus, Ngaruka (Damaseb 63’), Hotto (Stephanus 64’), Shalulile (Kamindu 64’), Tjiueza (Muzeu 78’)

Cameroon: Onana, Tolo, Wooh, Ngadeu-Ngadjui, Tchatchoua (Kilama 46’), Bassogog (Yongwa 78’), Hongla, Neyou (Castalletto 84’), Ngamaleu (N’Koudou 59’), Magri (Soko 78’), Aboubakar

Collins Okinyo

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