Kamdem did not appear in Marrakech, and he is yet to feature across two games in Morocco, but his presence at AFCON 2025 might, in some ways, come to symbolise the civil war that has ripped through Cameroonian football over the past 18 months.

United's other Afcon representative is Noussair Mazraoui. Morocco are at the top of Group A, also with four points from their two games. They will play a third place team in the last 16 if they retain top spot against Zambia later on Monday.

Here's a look at the AFCON 2025 highlights from Wednesday, Dec. 24: Cameroon put aside recent woes to open their Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a 1-0 victory over neighbours Gabon on Wednesday as Karl Etta Eyong’s early goal secured a much-needed win.

Amad followed up his goal and man-of-the-match performance in the 1-0 win over Mozambique with a goal of the tournament contender against Cameroon. Konan’s lofted pass travelled the better part of 20 yards before Amad cushioned it down with the outside of his left foot.

Karl Etta Eyong's early strike gives Cameroon victory over Gabon in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Group F opener in Agadir.

Four Bayer 04 players are in action at the 35th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations being played in Morocco from 21 December to 18 January 2026: Eliesse Ben Seghir for the hosts, Edmond Tapsoba with Burkina Faso,

Cameroon begins its AFCON campaign as the favorite against Gabon. Get the full preview with team form, predicted lineups, and global TV/streaming details.

Follow Ivory Coast Versus Mozambique Reigning champions Ivory Coast, filled with international superstars, are taking on the Mambas of Mozambique in the other Group F match of the night. Follow our live blog for the real-time updates from the Stade de Marrakech.