Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the 2026 World Cup Qualification match.
The stakes are high in Group D as both Cameroon and Libya go into this clash knowing that victory will take them to the top of the table — overtaking current leaders Cape Verde. Cameroon, playing at home and boasting a wealth of star players, naturally have the better chance.
Cameroon
It’s been a strangely inconsistent qualifying campaign so far from Cameroon. They have drawn three of their five fixtures — all away from home — against Libya (1:1), Angola (1:1), and most surprisingly, Eswatini (0:0), who sit 159th in the FIFA rankings. However, at home, they have been ruthless. A 3:0 win over Mauritius and a thumping 4:1 victory over Cape Verde in Yaoundé have shown what Cameroon are capable of when firing. With a star-studded line-up including the likes of Zambo Anguissa, Toko Ekambi and Eric-Maxim Choupo-Moting, they have the quality and depth to dominate.
Libya
Despite a decent points return, Libya’s path to the top has been anything but stable. The departure of Milutin Sredojević after a poor start to AFCON 2025 qualifiers left the team in transition. The recent appointment of Senegal legend Aliou Cissé as head coach adds intrigue, but time is not on their side. In his debut match, Libya let a late lead slip against Angola (1:1), conceding in stoppage time — a blow to their momentum heading into this crucial away trip.
Cameroon vs Libya Prediction
Libya have been stubborn in qualifying, but Cameroon’s home form is emphatic. With Aliou Cissé still bedding in and Libya without a win in their last three away games, it’s difficult to see them coping with the intensity and firepower of a Cameroonian side that’s proven lethal on home turf.
