2026 World Cup Qualifiers : Lions Begin Camping Today

The Indomitable Lions of Cameroon begin their training camp today September 1, 2025 at the Hilton Hotel in Yaounde, preparing for two crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Eswatini on September 4 in Yaounde and Cabo Verde on September 9 in Praia.  Head Coach Marc Brys unveiled his 26-man squad with additional two reserve players on Friday August 29, 2025 at the FECAFOOT headquarters in Yaounde. The final 26-man squad includes three goalkeepers, eight defenders, six midfielders, and nine attackers. Two reserve players, Loic Etoga of SC Bastia and Ahmadou Moubarak, were also called up. Coach Brys’s selection features a blend of cohesion and continuity, including the notable return of veteran forward Eric-Maxim Choupo-Moting and a first-time call-up for promising defender Mohamadou Nagida.

Choupo-Moting Returns 
The biggest headline from the squad announcement is the recall of Eric-Maxim Choupo-Moting. The New York Red Bulls forward last represented Cameroon in June 2024. Observers believe his return is well-deserved, given his recent form and the wealth of experience he brings to the attack. With 73 appearances for the national team, Choupo-Moting has a proven track record of contributing to the Lions’ offense. Georges-Kevin Nkoudou also makes his return to the squad after an extended absence.

In-Form Players Bring Momentum
This weekend, most Cameroonian players were at the top of their game at club level. Midfielder André-Frank Zambo Anguissa secured a dramatic last-minute victory for Napoli on Saturday, scoring the lone goal against Cagliari Calcio in the Italian Serie A. Meanwhile, forward Bryan Mbeumo was instrumental in Manchester United’s first win of the season, scoring the second goal in their 3-2 En...