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Onana: Kenya are our biggest threat in Afcon qualifying race

Andre Onana

Cameroon's goalkeeper Andre Onana takes part in a training session on the eve of their 2024 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) match against Nigeria, in Bingerville, on January 26, 2024.
 

Photo credit: Issouf Sanogo | AFP

What you need to know:

  • Kenya beat Nambia 2-1 the same day and tops the group by four points, the same as Cameroon who have an inferior goal difference. Zimbabwe has two points after also playing out to a barren draw against Kenya and Cameroon.

As anticipation builds ahead of 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) Group  ‘J’ qualifier match betwen Kenya and five-time champions Cameroon, Manchester United goalkeeper, Andre Onana, has said Harambee Stars is the only team capable of challenging the Indomitable Lions in the pool. 

Indomitable Lions will host Kenya on October 7, with the reverse fixture taking place eight days later. Kenya, who beat Namibia 2-1 at Orlando Stadium in South Africa on Tuesday, are on top of the group with four points, same as Cameroon, who drew 0-0 with Zimbabwe in Kampala the same day.