Ademola Lookman, the lone African nominee for the 2024 Ballon d'Or men's award, scored twice.
YAOUNDE - Former champions Nigeria and Cameroon put chaotic build-ups behind them on Saturday to make winning starts in 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying.
In the other qualifier on the final day of matchday one action, Mauritania edged Botswana 1-0 in Group C thanks to a late Sidi Amar goal in Nouakchott. The interim boss watched anxiously as the Super Eagles did not translate territorial supremacy into goals until first-half added time, when Lookman struck.
Rows over the match venue and which players would represent Cameroon overshadowed preparations for the Group J fixture against Namibia.
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