AFCON 2023: Cameroon’s qualification hopes in jeopardy following Guinea victory over Gambia
By Biwah Bryan
The Indomitable Lions’ hopes of reaching the next round of the 2023 African Nations Cup are now uncertain after Guinea’s victory over Gambia in their second AFCON match.
The lions failed to win any of their 2 group matches, holding only one point in their 2 outings, while Guinea now holds 4 points in 2 outings following their narrow 1-0 win over Gambia.
At the moment, Senegal lead Group C with six points, Guinea follow with 4 points, Cameroon with one point and Gambia is yet to have a point.
If Guinea manages to beat Senegal in their final match, they will finish at the top of Group C with seven points, and Cameroon’s fate will depend on them being one of the top four third-placed teams.
However, if Senegal beats Guinea, Cameroon must win their game against Gambia by a wide margin in order to secure second place in the group with goal difference.
If Senegal and Guinea draw their final match, Cameroon’s fate will still hang on being among the top four third-placed teams, but If Cameroon is beaten by Gambia then it is over
It is important to note that eight teams will be eliminated after the first round, while the top two teams from each group will be joined by the best four third-placed teams to the knockout stage.
