Cameroon secured a 3:2 victory over Ghana in the African Championship on 21 September 2026, maintaining their flawless start to the tournament. The hosts had already played three matches before this fixture, winning each one to sit top of the table with nine points. Ghana arrived as visitors with two games under their belt, one win and one defeat, sitting in second place with three points.
Cameroon's recent run had been commanding. They beat Rwanda 3:1, then shut out Central African Republic and Congo 3:0 apiece. Ghana's form showed more variation. They scored three goals against Chad and Kenya in consecutive matches, but that 0:3 loss to Tunisia earlier in September suggested vulnerability they were unlikely to ignore.
The result keeps Cameroon on course for another perfect campaign. Four wins from four would be a statement of intent in a tournament where margins are thin. Ghana's record now sits at one win from three games, with two defeats. They have nothing to lose in their remaining fixtures and may well have that mindset.
What matters most is the gap at the top of the table. Cameroon now hold a six-point advantage over their opponents, with a game more played. That is substantial ground to build on, especially when the quality of opposition tends to increase as the tournament progresses.
Ghana will need to regroup. They showed they can score — three clean sheets in recent matches for their opponents suggest defensive solidity — but conceding twice against a side that had already proven its attacking threat will test their resolve. The academy graduates on both sides will have learned plenty from this encounter.