Cameroon are set to face Cape Verde at Ahmadou Ahidijo Stadium on Saturday.
Cameroon have secured four points from a possible six heading into the June fixtures. However, Cape Verde are yet to concede any goal after the two games and they also have four points from their first two matches. Cameroon are currently in second while Cape Verde are in third.
FECAFOOT president Samuel Eto'o reappointed Marc Brys after he dismissed the Belgian last May.
Marc Brys replaced Rigobert Song at the start of April after a disappointing Africa Cup of Nations campaign that saw Cameroon eliminated by age old rivals Nigeria in the first knockout round. They were defeated 2-0 by Nigeria.
Cameroon defeated Mauritius 3-0 in their first qualifying match before playing out a 1-1 draw against Libya in November 2023. However, they are to face a different test in round three.
Cape Verde have displayed amazing performances so far in the tournament, keeping two consecutive clean sheets against Angola (0-0) and Eswatini (2-0).
A third consecutive clean sheet could be a long shot for Bubista's Cape Verde, whose ambition to participate in their maiden World Cup finals has been improved by the issues in Cameroon's camp.
Cape Verde will hope to show the best version of themselves against Africa's most experienced side on the world stage.
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Despite a mixed debut at Manchester United and a complicated relationship with Samuel Eto'o, Andre Onana should start between the sticks.
Vincent Aboubakar, Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting and Frank Zambo Anguissa are part of the Cameroon squad and they are to welcome back Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo who missed AFCON 2023 because of an ankle injury.
20 year old Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Carlos Baleba could also make his debut for Cameroon on Saturday.
For Cape Verde, Vozinha, Ryan Mendes, Bebe, Jovane Cabral and Logan Costa are all expected to play against Cameroon.
Even though Cameroon have several individuals capable of hurting Cape Verde, Bubista's men are a more coherent side having played under him since 2020.
Cape Verde will fight to avoid losing to Cameroon who have dealt with internal strife in the lead up to Saturday's encounter.
Cameroon possible starting lineup: Onana, Tchatchoua, Ngadeu, Wooh, Tolo, Ntcham, Baleba, Anguissa, Mbeumo, Aboubakar, Nkoudou
Cape Verde possible starting lineup: Vozinha, Morreira, Costa, Lopes, Paulo, Duarte, Pina, Monteiro, Mendes, Bebe, Cabral.
