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Cameroon make six changes for Cape Verde dead rubber

Already qualified and assured of top spot in Group D, Cameroon coach Valentine Ngeule makes six changes for the final group game against Cape Verde, resting several key players ahead of the quarter-final against Nigeria.

What it means

• Cameroon are already through to the quarter-finals and guaranteed first place in Group D
• Six changes from the XI that beat Ghana, with several regulars rested
• Several players earn their first minutes: Gabrielle Aboudi Onguéné (captain), Fadimatou Kome, Brenda Beulou, Claudia Dabda, Bengono and goalkeeper Biya

Model read

This is a clear rotation move: the remodelled side is notably weaker on paper, though Cape Verde remain heavy underdogs. Expect lower intensity and possibly fewer goals, with the real prize being the quarter-final against Nigeria.

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