Cameroon vs Ghana: match preview on 21 September 2026

The hosts have won all three of their matches, scoring nine goals and conceding just one, while Ghana have dropped points in two of five outings and sit six points behind in the table. Cameroon beat Rwanda 3:1 at home on 17 September, followed by 3:0 away victories over Central Africa and D.R. Congo. Three wins, nine goals, one conceded. They sit top of the table with a perfect record and have not dropped a single point in this tournament. Ghana's form is less consistent. They won 3:0 at home against Chad on 19 September and 3:0 away at Kenya on 17 September, but those results follow a 0:3 defeat to Tunisia and a 2:3 loss to Kenya in 2023. Three wins and two losses across five matches gives them nine points, yet they occupy second place with only two games played and three points on the board. Cameroon lead with nine points after three matches; Ghana sit second with three points after two. The hosts have played one more game and accumulated six times the points of their opponents. Ghana need a win to close the gap, but Cameroon have already proven they can deliver results on the road and at home. Cameroon's attacking output of three goals per game and defensive solidity of one goal conceded in three matches suggests they will control this fixture. Ghana have shown they can score but also that they can be exposed, particularly in away fixtures.