Cameroon will face Cape Verde in the third and final round of Women’s Africa Cup of Nations 2026 group-stage matches at 20:00 GMT, with the two teams entering the contest in very different circumstances.
Cameroon have already secured qualification for the next stage and go into the game as favourites. Cape Verde, meanwhile, have been eliminated and will be playing for pride before their departure from the competition.
The official starting line-ups have now been announced for a match with little at stake in terms of qualification, but one that gives both teams the opportunity to finish the group phase positively.
Cape Verde line-up
Cape Verde will begin with Lara in goal, while Varsenia, Alivia and Larissa are included in the defensive set-up.
Eleia, Ivania, Leonilde and Leidina are also named in the starting XI, with Eveline, Raissa and Irlanda completing the team selected for the final group fixture.
Cape Verde XI: Lara, Varsenia, Alivia, Larissa, Eleia, Ivania, Leonilde, Leidina, Eveline, Raissa, Irlanda
The Cape Verde team will be looking to produce a strong performance despite having no route through to the knockout stage. Their focus is now on ending their campaign with a result that can restore pride after elimination.
Cameroon line-up
Cameroon coach has selected Cathy to start, with Berthe, Gabrielle and Fadimatou also named in the team.
Grace, Naomi, Brunelle and Colette are included in midfield, while Claudia, Genevieve and Myriam complete the Cameroon XI.
Cameroon XI: Cathy, Berthe, Gabrielle, Fadimatou, Grace, Naomi, Brunelle, Colette, Claudia, Genevieve, Myriam
Having already qualified, Cameroon can approach the fixture without the pressure of needing points to progress. Their position makes them the favourites, although the final group-stage match remains an opportunity to maintain momentum and finish this phase of the tournament strongly.
For Cape Verde, the meeting represents their last appearance in the competition. With elimination already confirmed, the side’s immediate objective is to compete for the result and leave the tournament on a positive note.
The match will kick off at 20:00 GMT, bringing the group-stage campaign for both teams to a close. Cameroon will be aiming to underline their status as the qualified side, while Cape Verde seek to sign off with a performance that reflects ambition despite their early exit.
