Cameroon will face Eswatini at the Mbombela Stadium in South Africa on Wednesday, March 19, as they look to take one step closer to qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.
Group D Standings
The Indomitable Lions currently lead Group D with eight points from four matches. Libya and Cape Verde trail closely behind with seven points each, while Angola rounds out the top four with six points.
Recent Form
Cameroon maintained their unbeaten start in the group with a 1-1 draw against Angola on June 11, 2024. This result came just three days after they had cruised to a 4-1 victory over Cape Verde.
Goal Difference
The five-time African champions have a healthy goal difference, courtesy of their big wins over Mauritius (3-0) and Cape Verde. This gives them a five-goal cushion over Libya and Angola.
Eswatini’s Struggles
Eswatini, on the other hand, have a mammoth task ahead of them if they wish to qualify for the World Cup for the first time in their history. The King’s Shield have suffered four straight defeats in Group D, scoring just one goal and conceding six.
Coach Logarusic’s Challenge
Zdravko Logarusic is still searching for his first win as head coach of Eswatini, having collected just two points from his first six games in charge. Logarusic will be looking for an improved performance from his team as he attempts to turn around their fortunes.
Upcoming Fixtures
The match against Eswatini is the first of two crucial fixtures for Cameroon in the coming days. They will also face Libya on March 25 in a match that could decide the fate of Group D.
Road to the World Cup
With only the top team in each group guaranteed a spot at the 2026 World Cup, Cameroon will be looking to maintain their lead in Group D and take one step closer to qualification.