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NAMIBIA showed they can play for pride with a fine performance against Cameroon in a goalless draw in a 2025 AFCON qualifier at Orlando Stadium on Wednesday.
The Indomitable Lions had already qualified for the Nations Cup finals.
The winless Namibians played with good spirit and they created some chances to win this match.
In the opening minute, Prins Tjiueza’s shot was blocked, and Aprocius Petrus sent a follow-up effort over the bar.
The Brave Warriors continued to push, with striker Peter Shalulile testing Cameroon’s goalkeeper, André Onana, who was forced to make a crucial save in the 42nd minute.
Cameroon fielded a slightly altered lineup and maintained possession throughout the match without taking too many risks.
Vincent Aboubakar, usually the focal point of their attack, had a quiet game but saw his only shot fly high in the 83rd minute.
The second half saw Namibia come closest to scoring when Tjiueza struck the post twice in the 58th minute, giving the Indomitable Lions a scare.
Moments later, substitute Georges-Kévin N’Koudou provided a rare shot on target for Cameroon, which was easily saved.
Despite late pressure from both teams, neither side could break the deadlock.
Cameroon remains at the top of Group J, while Namibia’s spirited display earned them their first point of the qualifying campaign.
The Brave Warriors will look to finish the qualifying campaign with their heads held high, having managed to hold one of Africa’s top teams to a draw. – Sports Reporter/CAF
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