The Indomitable Lions ready to roar again? Cameroon, 3rd in the last edition, will logically be in the discussions among the favorites for the African Cup of Nations. But much more thanks to its very extensive record of 5 CAN (1984, 1988, 2000, 2002, 2017) second best total for a selection behind Egypt (7), than for its recent results.
The anecdote: Mughe snubs the selection
Present in Rigobert Song’s official list, the young Marseille striker François-Régis Mughe would have refused his call-up according to information from L’Équipe. The winger actually hopes to be able to gain playing time with OM, who will lose 8 players during the competition, including two competitors in his position (Harit and Ndiaye). The Douala native only played seven small matches for 201 minutes on the pitch this season. However, it was the first selection with Cameroon for François-Régis Mughe.
Shape of Cameroon
Since a 2022 World Cup marred by controversies, Cameroon has struggled to move on. Defeated four times in the calendar year 2023 by superior nations (Senegal, Russia) but also much more modest (Namibia, Niger), the Indomitable Lions are often trapped by their lack of efficiency in front of goal. They still arrive at the CAN with a good start to the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup (3-0 victory against Mauritius, and 1-1 draw against Libya) and will quickly have to get into the swing of things with a raised group (Senegal, Guinea, Gambia).
Cameroon’s match schedule
The list
Goalkeepers: Andre Onana, Fabrice Ondoa, Devis Epassy, Simon Ngapandouetnbu
Defenders: Christopher Wooh, Oumar Gonzalez, Harold Mouk Oudi, Jean-Charles Casteletto, Malcolm Bokele, Junior Tchamadeu, Darlin Yongwa and Enzo Tchato
Midfield: Olivier Ntcham, Yvan Neyou, Ben Eliott, Wilfried Douala, Zambo-Anguissa, Leonel Ateba, Olivier Kemen
Attackers : Vincent Aboubakar, Frank Magri, Pemi Moumbagna, Clinton Njié, GK. Nkoudou, Karl Toko Ekambi, Regis Mughe
Player to watch: Andre Onana
Andre Onana has 37 caps with Cameroon. Icon sport DeFodi Images / Icon Sport
In immense difficulty at Manchester United, can Andre Onana regain his best level in the selection? The goalkeeper of the Indomitable Lions has no longer roared at the club since his arrival this summer with the Red Devils, and even multiplies the balls. Already eliminated from all European competitions and far away in the championship, this is how Onana could save his season. Be careful all the same to manage your relationship with Rigobert Song, already tumultuous in the past, particularly during the 2022 World Cup.
