Cameroon 3-0 Eswatini Player Ratings: Arthur Avom Rated 8.5/10 as Cameroon Thrashed Eswatini in an Easy Home Win

The Indomitable Lions of Cameroon host Eswatini at the Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo in Yaoundé as both nations continue their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign in Group D. Cameroon came on to the field with an intensity that Eswatini simply couldn't handle, putting the game to bed within the opening half-hour at the home stadium. The home side showcased their attacking threat and defensive solidity in an easy outing.

An own goal from Gift Gamedze just six minutes, set the tone for a disastrous night. You could see the hope drain from the Eswatini players right then. What followed was a quickfire double that sealed the match for the Indomitable Lions. Georges-Kevin N'Koudou and Arthur Avom both found the net in a blistering three-minute spell. Eswatini was 3-0 down inside 28 minutes. The second half was a formality, with Cameroon's manager M. Brys using the opportunity to rotate his squad and manage the game. Eswatini tried to salvage some pride, but the damage was irreparable. Here are the Cameroon vs Eswatini player ratings.

Cameroon Player Ratings vs Eswatini

Here are the Cameroon player ratings.

Goalkeeper

André Onana - 6.5: Had one of the quietest nights of his career. Eswatini offered next to no attacking threat, leaving him as more of a spectator. From our perspective, he could have brought a book to read. He did what little was asked of him with zero fuss. His distribution was clean, as always. An easy clean sheet.

Defenders

Mahamadou Nagida - 7.0: A really solid display from the defender. He was comfortable on the ball and didn't put a foot wrong defensively. We noticed he was keen to get forward and support the attack in the first half. He looked confident and assured throughout the ninety minutes.

Michael Ngadeu-Ngadjui - 7.0: The veteran defender commanded the backline with authority until he was subbed off. He read the game effortlessly, snuffing out the rare Eswatini foray forward. His experience was evident, and he made it look easy. He barely broke a sweat.

Enzo Boyomo - 7.0: Formed a rock-solid partnership with Ngadeu-Ngadjui. He was physically strong and completely untroubled. It was a comfortable evening for him against a toothless attack. A great way to build confidence, though he'll face much tougher tests.

Midfielders

Georges-Kevin N'Koudou - 8.0: He was electric. His direct running caused nightmares for the Eswatini defence. He capped a brilliant first-half display with a well-taken header to make it 2-0. What stood out to us was his constant desire to make something happen. He was deservedly taken off for a rest after his excellent contribution.

Frank Anguissa - 7.5: An absolute beast in the midfield. He completely dominated the center of the park with his power and presence. Eswatini's midfielders just bounced off him. He controlled the tempo of the game before his substitution. A class act.

Arthur Avom - 8.5: Our man of the match. What a performance from the young midfielder. He showed incredible energy and popped up with a goal just three minutes after N'Koudou's. His attacking intent was a joy to watch. He played with a confidence that belied his experience. A truly standout display and the highest-rated player on the pitch.

Martin Hongla - 7.0: The unsung hero in the midfield engine room. He did the dirty work flawlessly, breaking up play and recycling possession. He kept things simple and allowed the more creative players to flourish. A very disciplined and effective performance.

Nicolas Moumi Ngamaleu - 6.5: A tireless worker on the wing. While he didn't get a goal or an assist, his constant movement and running created space for others. He stretched the Eswatini defence and was a key part of the team's relentless pressure. A selfless team player.

Bryan Mbeumo - 7.5: Provided a clever assist and was a constant threat. His link-up play with Aboubakar was excellent. He looked sharp and dangerous every time he got on the ball. He was unlucky not to get on the scoresheet himself before being subbed.

Forwards

V. Aboubakar - 7.5: The captain led from the front. He didn't score, but he assisted a goal and his hold-up play was magnificent. He was the perfect focal point for the attack, bringing others into the game. His experience and football intelligence were on full display.

Substitutes

Eric Choupo-Moting - 6.0: Came on when the game was already won. Kept the ball moving but had little opportunity to make a decisive impact.

Malcom Bokélé - 6.0: Slotted into the midfield and helped see the game out professionally.

Frank Magri - N/A: Came on late with little time to influence the proceedings.

Manager

Marc Brys - 8.0: His game plan was executed to perfection. He had his team fired up from the first whistle, and they killed the game as a contest in 30 minutes. His substitutions were smart, resting key players once the job was done.

Eswatini Player Ratings vs Cameroon

Here are the Eswatini player ratings.

Goalkeeper

Khanyakwezwe Shabalala - 5.0: A miserable night for the keeper, but it's hard to blame him. He was left completely exposed by his defence for all three goals. He actually made a few decent saves to stop the score from becoming a total embarrassment. A thankless task.

Defenders

Philiso Newman - 4.5: He really struggled. He was given a torrid time by Cameroon's wingers and looked off the pace. His frustration showed when he picked up a deserved yellow card for a bad foul. A very difficult evening for him.

Kwakhe Thwala - 5.0: Part of a defensive unit that was simply overwhelmed. He couldn't cope with the intelligent movement and speed of the Cameroon attackers. He never gave up, but he was fighting a losing battle from the very start. A steep learning curve.

Gift Gamedze - 4.0: An absolute nightmare of a game. His unfortunate own goal after just six minutes completely sunk his team's spirit. From our perspective, he never recovered from that moment. It's a mistake that will haunt him. Easily the worst performer on the pitch.

Simanga Masangane - 4.5: He only lasted 45 minutes, and it felt like an act of mercy from his manager. He was completely overrun on his flank during the first-half onslaught. The substitution was inevitable and necessary.

Midfielders

Philani Thabo Mkhontfo - 5.5: The captain tried his best to hold things together, but he was just outclassed. He was chasing shadows in a midfield battle he was never going to win. We credit his effort, but the quality gap was immense. He never stopped running.

Mzwandile Mabelesa - 5.0: Much like his midfield partners, he was completely anonymous. He couldn't get near the ball as Cameroon passed it around him with ease. A frustrating and exhausting night of chasing for him.

Innocent Dlamini - 5.0: It was a tough night to make any sort of impact. The game passed him by as his team was pinned back. He worked hard off the ball but was unable to contribute anything meaningful in possession.

Forwards

Bongwa Owa Matsebula - 5.5: Utterly isolated. He received almost zero service and was left to feed on scraps. It's impossible to rate a striker fairly when his team can't get him the ball. He made a few runs but was easily handled by the defence.

J. Figuareido - 5.5: A similar story to his strike partner. He was starved of possession and had no chances to speak of. He looked frustrated and cut a lonely figure up front for most of the game. Subbed in the second half.

Substitutes

Nkosingiphile Shongwe - 5.5: Came on at halftime but couldn't change the dynamic of the game.

Thubelihle Mavuso - 5.5: Brought some fresh legs but the contest was long over.

Siphosethu Mabilisa - N/A: Not enough time to make an impact.

Joseph Kibonge - N/A: Introduced late into the game.

Manager

Zdravko Lograrocic - 4.5: His team looked completely unprepared for Cameroon's early intensity. The game plan, whatever it was, went out the window after six minutes. His side was tactically and technically outclassed across the park.