Cameroon's U17 national team, the Lions U17, secured a crucial 2-0 victory over Uganda on May 16, 2026, in the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) U17 group stage. The match took place at the Stade de la Réunification in Douala, Cameroon, as part of the tournament hosted by the country.
The goals were scored by forward Jean-Pierre Mbarga in the 34th minute and midfielder Paul Biya Jr. in the 78th minute, according to official match reports from the Confederation of African Football (CAF). The win lifted Cameroon to second place in Group A with three points, behind leaders Senegal who have six points after their win over Congo.
This victory was essential for Cameroon after they lost their opening match 1-0 to Senegal on May 13. The team now needs a win or draw in their final group match against Congo on May 19 to advance to the quarter-finals. Uganda, with one point from two matches, are bottom of the group and face Senegal in their final game.
Coach Jean-Claude Mbida praised his players' determination: 'The boys showed great character after the disappointment of the first match. We knew we had to win to stay in the tournament, and they delivered.' The Lions U17 are aiming to win their first CAN U17 title since 2019.
