Cameroon maintained their flawless run in the African Championship with a 3:1 victory over Rwanda on Wednesday evening. The result keeps the hosts top of the table after three matches, while Rwanda drop further behind despite their own strong start to the tournament.
Cameroon now sit three points clear at the summit with nine points from three games. Rwanda remain in second place on six points after their only defeat of the campaign, and the gap could widen if results go against them in the coming fixtures.
The hosts have been impressive in their recent outings. They beat the Central African Republic 3:0 and the Democratic Republic of Congo 3:0 in their previous two matches, scoring six goals without conceding a single one.
Rwanda have shown they can score freely as well. Their 3:1 win over the Congo yesterday was followed by a 3:0 victory against the Central African Republic on Tuesday, giving them momentum heading into this encounter.
To be fair, both sides have been finding the net regularly, but Cameroon's defensive solidity has been the difference so far. They have kept three clean sheets on the spin, while Rwanda have let in goals in two of their three matches.
By then, the result means Cameroon extend their lead at the top and put pressure on their closest challengers. Rwanda will need to respond if they want to keep pace with the leaders in what is shaping up to be a competitive tournament.
