Cameroon vs Zimbabwe
head-to-head record
- Cameroon wins
- 7
- Draws
- 2
- Zimbabwe wins
- 3
12 meetings, 1980 to 2024Goals: Cameroon 18, Zimbabwe 13
Cameroon and Zimbabwe have met 12 times since 1980. Cameroon have won 7, Zimbabwe 3, and 2 matches ended level. They last met on 19 November 2024, when Cameroon won 2–1 in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying.
The 12 meetings have produced 31 goals, 2.58 per game. The biggest win is Zimbabwe’s 4–1 in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying in 1995. Cameroon are unbeaten in the last seven meetings (5 wins, 2 draws).
Who has won more, Cameroon or Zimbabwe?
All matches12 matches
Competitive11 matches
Friendlies1 match
Key numbers
- Goals
- Cameroon 18, Zimbabwe 132.58 per game
- First meeting
- Cameroon 2–0 ZimbabweWorld Cup qualifying, 12 Oct 1980
- Most recent
- Cameroon 2–1 ZimbabweAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying, 19 Nov 2024
- Cameroon’s biggest win
- Cameroon 5–3 ZimbabweAfrica Cup of Nations, 29 Jan 2004
- Zimbabwe’s biggest win
- Zimbabwe 4–1 CameroonAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying, 22 Jan 1995
- Most goals in a meeting
- Cameroon 5–3 ZimbabweAfrica Cup of Nations, 29 Jan 2004
- Current run
- Cameroon unbeaten in 7
- TFN Elo rating now
- Cameroon 1727 (55th), Zimbabwe 1482 (108th)How the rating works
Last five meetings
- Cameroon2Zimbabwe1
Africa Cup of Nations qualifying
Yaoundé, Cameroon
- Zimbabwe0Cameroon0
Africa Cup of Nations qualifying
Kampala, Uganda (neutral)
- Cameroon1Zimbabwe1
Friendly
Yaoundé, Cameroon
- Cameroon5Zimbabwe3
Africa Cup of Nations
Sfax, Tunisia (neutral)
- Zimbabwe1Cameroon2
World Cup qualifying
Harare, Zimbabwe
Who has had the upper hand over time?
The line climbs with every Cameroon win and drops with every Zimbabwe win, so its height shows who has won more meetings up to that point.
Every meeting on one timeline
Home, away and neutral
In Cameroon's home games
6 matches
510
CameroonDrawsZimbabwe
In Zimbabwe's home games
4 matches
103
CameroonDrawsZimbabwe
At neutral venues
2 matches
110
CameroonDrawsZimbabwe
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Cameroon | Draws | Zimbabwe | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup qualifying | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 8–4 |
| Africa Cup of Nations qualifying | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4–5 |
| Africa Cup of Nations | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5–3 |
| Friendly | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1–1 |
Meetings by decade
| Decade | Results | Played | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2 | 3 | |
| 1990s | 6 | 15 | |
| 2000s | 1 | 8 | |
| 2010s | 1 | 2 | |
| 2020s | 2 | 3 |
Longest runs
| Longest run of | Cameroon | Zimbabwe |
|---|---|---|
| Wins in a row | 41995 to 2004 | 21980 to 1993 |
| Unbeaten meetings | 71995 to 2024 | 22017 to 2024 |
The longest run of draws is 2, from 10 January 2017 to 10 September 2024.
Top scorers in Cameroon vs Zimbabwe
- 1Patrick M'BomaCameroon5
- 2François Omam-BiyikCameroon2
- 3Modeste M'BamiCameroon2
- 4Peter NdlovuZimbabwe2(1 penalty)
Scorer records exist for 7 of the 12 meetings, mostly competitive matches. Own goals are not credited to a player.
Questions answered
How many times have Cameroon and Zimbabwe played each other?
12 times, starting on 12 October 1980. 11 of those meetings were competitive and 1 were friendlies.
Who has won more matches between Cameroon and Zimbabwe?
Cameroon, with 7 wins to 3. 2 matches ended level.
What is the biggest win in Cameroon vs Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe’s 4–1 win in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying on 22 January 1995 in Harare.
When did Cameroon and Zimbabwe last play?
On 19 November 2024 in Yaoundé, when Cameroon won 2–1 in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying.
What is the competitive record between Cameroon and Zimbabwe?
In 11 competitive matches, Cameroon have 7 wins, Zimbabwe have 3, and 1 ended level.
Every Cameroon vs Zimbabwe result
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameroon | 2–1 | Zimbabwe | Africa Cup of Nations qualifying | Yaoundé, Cameroon | |
| Zimbabwe | 0–0 | Cameroon | Africa Cup of Nations qualifying | Kampala, Uganda (neutral) | |
| Cameroon | 1–1 | Zimbabwe | Friendly | Yaoundé, Cameroon | |
| Cameroon | 5–3 | Zimbabwe | Africa Cup of Nations | Sfax, Tunisia (neutral) | |
| Zimbabwe | 1–2 | Cameroon | World Cup qualifying | Harare, Zimbabwe | |
| Cameroon | 1–0 | Zimbabwe | World Cup qualifying | Yaoundé, Cameroon | |
| Cameroon | 1–0 | Zimbabwe | Africa Cup of Nations qualifying | Yaoundé, Cameroon | |
| Zimbabwe | 4–1 | Cameroon | Africa Cup of Nations qualifying | Harare, Zimbabwe | |
| Cameroon | 3–1 | Zimbabwe | World Cup qualifying | Yaoundé, Cameroon | |
| Zimbabwe | 1–0 | Cameroon | World Cup qualifying | Harare, Zimbabwe | |
| Zimbabwe | 1–0 | Cameroon | World Cup qualifying | Harare, Zimbabwe | |
| Cameroon | 2–0 | Zimbabwe | World Cup qualifying | Douala, Cameroon |
Recent form
Cameroon
- Wat Ivory CoastFriendly1–0Sat 3 Oct 2026
- Dat CongoAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying1–1Tue 29 Sept 2026
- Wv ComorosAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying3–1Thu 24 Sept 2026
- Wv ChinaFIFA Series2–0Tue 31 Mar 2026
- Lat AustraliaFIFA Series0–1Fri 27 Mar 2026
Results through 6 October 2026. Page updated 3 November 2026. How these numbers are calculated.