YAOUNDE, Cameroon (Interstat) — Cameroon looks to rebound from a deflating home loss when it hosts regional rival Gabon in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025.

The Indomitable Lions, playing at Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo, are coming off a 1-0 defeat to the Democratic Republic of Congo in World Cup qualifying on Nov. 13. That result snapped a modest two-match unbeaten run in which Cameroon posted a scoreless draw with Angola and a 2-0 win over Mauritius in October.

Coach Rigobert Song’s side has shown defensive solidity at times, with three clean sheets in its last five matches across all competitions. However, a lack of consistent scoring punch remains a concern, highlighted by the recent home loss and a 1-0 defeat at Cabo Verde in September.

Gabon arrives after a heavy 4-1 loss at Nigeria on the same November date. That result was a stark contrast to the Panthers’ form earlier in the qualifying cycle, where they demonstrated a potent attack.

Prior to the Nigeria defeat, Gabon had won three straight, including a 4-3 shootout at Gambia and a 4-0 victory over Seychelles. They also held African champions Côte d’Ivoire to a scoreless draw twice in September, showcasing a resilient defense.

According to Interstat’s game simulator, Cameroon is projected to win decisively with a final score of 4-0. Historical tensions and proximity between the neighboring nations often add intensity to the fixture.

The match is a final tune-up for both teams before their next Africa Cup of Nations group stage assignments on Dec. 31. Cameroon will travel to face Mozambique, while Gabon will host Côte d’Ivoire in a rematch of their September stalemates.

Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. local time (1700 GMT).