World Cup 1990 Qualifiers : Cameroon defeats Gabon 2-1
YAOUNDé, Aug. 13, 1989 (AMP) — Italy 90 (African Qualifiers) : Cameroon defeated Gabon by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 2-0), in a qualifying game for the 1990 FIFA World Cup on Sunday.
The result put the Cameroonians second in Group C with 7 points. Gabon is bottom with 2 points. In their last game, Cameroon will meet group leaders Nigeria on August 27, while Gabon will face Angola.
Fixtures and Results : 2nd Round - Group C
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Overview
Cameroon at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1982)
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1970)
Gabon at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 1 participation in the qualifications
Cameroon
2:1
Gabon
2:1 (2:0)
- 13 August 1989
- Yaoundé
2nd Round - Group C
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Nigeria | 7 |
| Cameroon | 7 |
 Angola | 4 |
| Gabon | 2 |
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