WATCH: Switzerland's Embolo refuses to celebrate after scoring against Cameroon, his country of birth

• Embolo grabbed Switzerland's goal
• Player did not celebrate the winner
• He was born in Yaounde, Cameroon

WHAT HAPPENED? Switzerland edged Cameroon 1-0 at Al Janoub Stadium on Thursday. Yaounde-born Breel Embolo scored three minutes into the second half to inspire Switzerland to a winning start in this tournament.

After scoring, the Monaco striker did not celebrate his goal as he also tried to prevent his teammates from crowding around him in jubilation. On Monday, Embolo had already laughed off questions about how he feels facing his country of birth, Cameroon. He was born in Yaounde 25 years ago but grew up in Switzerland and his father still resides in the central African country.

THE BIGGER PICTURE: The defeat by Switzerland saw Cameroon extend their losing streak at the World Cup to eight games. They last won a World Cup match on June 6, 2002 when they edged Saudi Arabia 1-0 at Korea/Japan.

In general, Cameroon's defeat was another negative advertisement of African football.

No African team has won or scored in Qatar yet after Senegal lost 2-0 to the Netherlands while Tunisia drew 0-0 with Denmark. Morocco also drew 0-0 with Croatia and now hopes are on Ghana to beat Portugal on Thursday in what looks like a difficult fixture for the Black Stars.

WHAT NEXT FOR CAMEROON? Cameroon now prepare to face Serbia in their next Group G match on Monday. The Indomitable Lions will be keen to pick themselves up and have a chance of reaching the knockout stage of this tournament.