Match report
Congo held to draw by Cameroon after own goal cancels out Bantsiele strike
Congo and Cameroon shared the points in a 1-1 draw in Group Stage - 2 of AFCON Qualifying at Stade Alphonse Massamba Debat, a result that left the home side still searching for their first win of the qualifying campaign. The match produced two goals, both arriving either side of the interval to keep the contest finely poised.
AI-assisted match report written from official match data.
Congo took the lead in the 24th minute when G Bantsiele converted, teed up by Yvan Ikia Dimi, sending the hosts in front at half-time with a 1-0 scoreline. Cameroon responded after the break, levelling in the 53rd minute through an own goal credited to Melvin Zinga, and from there the scoreline held firm through to the final whistle.
Despite having just 39% of the ball, Congo were the sharper side in front of goal, registering seven shots on target compared to Cameroon's single effort. Cameroon enjoyed the majority of possession and committed considerably more fouls over the course of the match, with 23 to Congo's 14, as the visitors struggled to turn territorial control into clear chances.
Blondy Rudolph Nna Noukeu was rated the top performer on the pitch with a mark of 7.39, while Yvan Ikia Dimi also impressed for Congo, supplying the assist for Bantsiele's opener.
Congo's seven shots on target against Cameroon's single effort underlined their greater threat in front of goal despite having far less of the ball.
Congo and Cameroon drew 1–1 (half-time 1–0).
Congo met Cameroon in the AFCON Qualifying (Group Stage - 2). Kick-off was Tuesday, 29 September 2026, 19:00 UTC at Stade Alphonse Massamba Debat. Referee: Kpan Clement Franklin.
Team pages: Congo · Cameroon · AFCON Qualifying
Key moments
- 24' Goal: G Bantsiele (assist: Yvan Ikia Dimi) — 1–0
- 53' Goal (own goal): Melvin Zinga — 1–1
Starting line-ups
Congo (4-2-3-1)
- 16 Melvin Zinga
- 14 Bradley Mazikou
- 22 Janard Mbemba
- 4 Christ Makosso
- 17 Yhoan Andzouana
- 15 William Hondermarck
- 7 Gaïus Makouta
- 20 G Bantsiele
- 10 Merveille Ndockyt
- 21 Yvan Ikia Dimi
- 19 Beni Namboka
Cameroon (3-5-1-1)
- 1 Blondy Rudolph Nna Noukeu
- 12 Duplexe Tchamba
- 17 Samuel Kotto
- 24 Stephane Keller
- 25 Lilian Njoh
- 19 Ryan Fosso
- 6 D. Nyengue
- 15 Arthur Avom
- 22 Junior Tchamadeu
- 14 Daniel Namaso
- 10 Bryan Mbeumo
About this match
On this page: the Congo vs Cameroon final score and result, who scored, starting lineups, match stats and the full match report from this AFCON Qualifying fixture.
- Who scored and when — a goal-by-goal timeline of the match.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Starting lineups and player ratings for both teams.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
The full match report above covers the goals, key moments and stats. Explore more on the Congo and Cameroon team pages or the AFCON Qualifying page.