Soccer-Cameroon strike early early to secure win over Gabon Reuters | Published on: Dec 25, 2025 03:47 am IST Read this news in brief form Share Via Copy Link Soccer-Cameroon strike early early to secure win over Gabon SOCCER-NATIONS-CMR-GAB:Soccer-Cameroon strike early early to secure win over Gabon AGADIR, Morocco, - 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. The Spanish-based striker squeezed his shot under Gabon goalkeeper Loyce Mbaba in the sixth minute after being set up by Bryan Mbeumo, the goal confirmed after a VAR check. Cameroon moved alongside holders Ivory Coast, who beat Mozambique, at the top of Group F with all 24 teams at the tournament in Morocco now having played a game.