Cameroon have long been a permanent fixture on Africa’s football stage, renowned for their relentless fighting spirit. With a rich history filled with iconic moments and an impressive trophy cabinet, The Indomitable Lions are among the continent’s true giants. Yet their journey has been one of highs and lows: glorious triumphs followed by painful disappointments. What sets them apart, however, is their resilience. The ability to bounce back and rise again. Under the guidance of a new head coach and with a squad brimming with talent, Cameroon head into AFCON 2025 ready to write a new chapter in their quest for success and redemption.
- Nickname: The Indomitable Lions
- Head coach: Marc Brys
- Football Association: Fédération Camarounaise de Football
- AFCON appearances: 21 times
- FIFA ranking: 50
Cameroon’s Match Schedule
Cameroon has been drawn into Group F, alongsided Côte d’Ivoire, Gabon and Mozambique. Below is their full group stage schedule, including dates, times and venues. So you know exactly when to follow the Indomitable Lions.
| 24 December | Group stage |
 Cameroon Gabon | 1 0 |
| 28 December | Group stage |
 Côte d’Ivoire Cameroon | 1 1 |
| 31 December | Group stage |
 Mozambique Cameroon | 1 2 |
| 4 January | Round of 16 |
 South Africa Cameroon | 1 2 |
| 9 January | Quarter-final |
 Morocco Cameroon | 2 0 |
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Stats Cameroon AFCON 2025
Top scorer
| # | Player | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Christian Kofane | 2 |
| 2. | Junior Tchamadeu | 1 |
| 3. | Etta Eyong | 1 |
Assists
| # | Player | Assists |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Samuel Kotto | 1 |
| 2. | Mahamadou Nagida | 1 |
| 3. | Bryan Mbeumo | 1 |
Rating
| # | Player | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Samuel Kotto | 7,1 |
| 2. | Mahamadou Nagida | 7,0 |
| 3. | Devis Epassy | 6,9 |
| 4. | Bryan Mbeumo | 6,9 |
| 5. | Carlos Baleba | 6,8 |
| 6. | Che Malone | 6,8 |
| 7. | Christian Kofane | 6,7 |
| 8. | Junior Tchamadeu | 6,7 |
| 9. | Nouhou Tolo | 6,7 |
| 10. | Arthur Avom | 6,7 |
Cameroon Squad
Keepers:
Devis Epassy (Dinamo Bucharest), Simon Omossola (St Eloi Lupopo), Simon Ngapandouetnbu (Montpellier), Edouard Sombang (Colombe Du Dja)
Defenders:
Samuel Kotto (Gent), Gerzino Nyamsi (Lokomotiv Moskou), Che Malone (USM Alger), Nouhou Tolo (Seattle Sounders), Enzo Boyomo (Osasuna), Mahamadou Nagida (Stade Rennes), Christopher Wooh (Spartak Moskou), Junior Tchamadeu (Stoke City), Darlin Yongwa (FC Lorient)
Midfielders:
Martin Ndzie (Rapid Wien), Carlos Baleba (Brighton & Hove Albion), Arthur Avom (FC Lorient), Eric-Junior Dina Ebimbe (Stade Brest), Brice Ambina (Valerenga), Jean Onana (Genoa), Olivier Kemen (Basaksehir)
Attackers:
Bryan Mbeumo (Manchester United), Christian Bassogog (Al-Okhdood), Georges-Kevin N’Koudou (Al-Diriyah), Danny Namaso (Auxerre), Frank Magri (Toulouse), Karl Etta Eyong (Levante), Christian Kofane (Bayer Leverkusen), Patrick Soko (Almeria)
Head Coach Cameroon
Belgian coach Marc Brys took charge in April 2024, succeeding Rigobert Song after a disappointing AFCON 2025 campaign in Ivory Coast. Despite inheriting a difficult situation, Brys has quickly made his mark.
“My goal is to give the players confidence, encourage responsibility and allow them freedom within a clear framework,” explained the 62-year-old coach. “They must show courage on the pitch and keep developing themselves. What makes this group special is that everyone commits to the collective.”
Star Player Cameroon
Bryan Mbeumo has emerged as one of the Premier League’s most exciting forwards in recent years. At Brentford, he had already shown flashes of brilliance, but the 2024/25 season marked his true breakout: 13 goals in his first 20 matches, placing him among the league’s top scorers, which is a remarkable achievement for a Cameroonian player in England. His pace, technique and clinical finishing make him a constant threat, while his versatility allows him to operate across the frontline.
Now wearing the national team shirt at his first Africa Cup, after injury kept him out previously, Mbeumo carries the hopes of the nation. With his European experience, sharpness in front of goal and natural flair, he brings exactly what Cameroon need in their hunt for a sixth continental crown.
Cameroon AFCON History
Cameroon stand among the most successful nations in the history of the Africa Cup. Since their debut in 1970, the Indomitable Lions have grown into a dominant force, winning the trophy five times. Their golden era came during the 1980s and early 2000s, when they lifted the cup four times in less than 20 years. Most recently, in 2017, they reaffirmed their status as African heavyweights with another title.
But their story is not without struggle. Early exits, failed qualifications and campaigns that fell short remind fans that success is never guaranteed. This blend of legendary victories and painful setbacks has shaped one of the most captivating AFCON legacies on the continent.
Road to AFCON 2025
Cameroon’s qualification campaign for the 2025 edition showcased defensive solidity and clinical efficiency. In a group with Zimbabwe, Kenya and Namibia, the Lions remained unbeaten, conceding just two goals across six matches. Collecting 14 points, they comfortably secured their place in Morocco and arrive with momentum on their side.
| Saturday 7 September 2024 | |
Cameroon Namibia | 1 0 |
| Tuesday 10 September 2024 | |
 Zimbabwe Cameroon | 0 0 |
| Friday 11 October 2024 | |
Cameroon Kenya | 4 1 |
| Monday 14 October 2024 | |
| Kenya Cameroon | 0 1 |
| Monday 11 November 2024 | |
| Namibia Cameroon | 0 0 |
| Tuesday 19 November 2024 | |
| Cameroon Zimbabwe | 2 1 |
| Team | PTS | G | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameroon | 14 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | +6 |
| Zimbabwe | 9 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | +2 |
| Kenya | 6 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -3 |
| Namibia | 2 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | -5 |
Stats
Top Scorers
| Player | Goals | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Vincent Aboubakar | 3 |
| 2. | Christian Bassogog | 1 |
| 3. | Martin Hongla | 1 |
| 4. | Bryan Mbeumo | 1 |
| 5. | Boris Enow | 1 |
| 6. | Georges-Kévin N’Koudou | 1 |
Assists
| Player | Assists | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Christian Bassogog | 2 |
| 2. | Martin Hongla | 1 |
| 3. | Georges-Kévin N’Koudou | 1 |
Players Rating
| Player | Rating | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Georges-Kévin N’Koudou | 7,5 |
| 2. | Boris Enow | 7,4 |
| 3. | Carlos Baleba | 7,4 |
| 4. | Martin Hongla | 7,3 |
| 5. | Christian Bassogog | 7,2 |
| 6. | Bryan Mbeumo | 7.1 |
| 7. | Flavien Boyomo | 7,1 |
| 8. | Michael Ngadeu | 7,1 |
| 9. | André Onana | 7,0 |
| 10. | Jackson Tchatchoua | 7,0 |