2022 World Cup: Brazil's Incredible Record Against African Teams Broken By Cameroon
On the way out of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Cameroon made history with its victory over Brazil, becoming the first African nation to defeat La Seleccao at a tournament
The Indomitable Lions of Cameroon made history in the 2022 FIFA World Cup Group match against Brazil in Qatar.
They not only became the first African team to defeat La Seleccao at the global showpiece event but also the first to not lose against the South Americans. Up to that point, Brazil had not much as drawn with or lost to a team from the continent in the tournament. Cameroon, the only team from Africa to have ever beaten Brazil - 2003 FIFA Confederations - made it two wins against their esteemed opponents.
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Brazil's complete record against African teams:
P: 31 W: 27 D: 2 L: 2
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vs South Africa
Played five matches. Won all five.
vs Egypt
Played six matches. Won all six.
vs Cameroon
Played seven matches. Won five, and lost two.
vs Morocco
Played two matches. Won both of them.
vs Tunisia
Played two matches. Won both of them.
vs Nigeria
Played two matches. Won one and drew the other.
vs Zimbabwe
Played one match. Won one.
vs Ivory Coast
Played one match. Won one.
vs Zambia
Played one match. Won one.
vs Gabon
Played one match. Won one.
vs Tanzania
Played one match. Won one
vs DRC
Played one match. Won one.
vs Senegal
Played one match. Drew it.
Samuel Eto'o: Cameroon FA boss thanks mother for support during tough times at World Cup
Samuel Eto'o has thanked his supportive mother for being beside him during the difficult moments at the World Cup in Qatar.
The Cameroon Football Federation chief has come under intense pressure after a poor start to the World Cup coupled with disciplinary issues in camp, leading to the sacking of first-choice goalkeeper Andre Onana.
The five-times African champions became the team from the continent to beat Brazil at the World Cup and could have advanced had Serbia draw with Switzerland.
Samuel Eto'o trains with Cameroon team
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Samuel Eto'o joined the crowd in the Al Thumama stadium to support African champions Senegal during their opening game at the World Cup against the Netherlands.
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