Kenya is desperate to bounce back against Cameroon

Michael Olunga of Kenya scores a goal during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match between Cameroon and Kenya at Japoma Stadium in Douala, Cameroon on October 11, 2024 ©Achille Tsanga/BackpagePix

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Sunday, October 13, 2024, 1:00 p.m

Kenya will look to keep its 2025 Africa Cup of Nations hopes alive when it hosts Cameroon in a qualifier at the Mandela National Stadium on Monday, October 14.

Kick-off is at 3:00 p.m. CAT (SAT, GMT+2)

The Harambee Stars suffered a 4-1 defeat against the Indomitable Lions in the second leg in Douala on October 11, leaving them in a precarious position at the halfway point of their qualifying campaign.

Engin Firat's side are one point behind Zimbabwe in third place after registering a win, a draw and a defeat in their opening three Group J games.

The East Africans were previously unbeaten in the group, having played to a 0-0 draw with the Warriors in Kampala on September 6, before beating Namibia 2-1 in Johannesburg four days later.

Cameroon are top of the group with seven points thanks to their second win and have a two-point lead over Zimbabwe.

Marc Brys' side had scored just one goal in their last two qualifying games, coming on matchday one when they beat Namibia 1-0 in Garoua on September 7.

A goalless draw against the Warriors in the Ugandan capital followed, but they showed the style last time out, scoring four goals in 55 minutes against Kenya.