ONANA AND ABUBAKAR DROP OUT FROM SQUARD
Boakye
Cameroon has made a shocking move by dropping star goalkeeper Andre Onana and veteran striker Vincent Aboubakar from their squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. This decision comes after the sacking of Belgian coach Marc Brys, who was replaced by David Pagou, a seasoned Cameroonian football coach.
Onana, currently on loan at Trabzonspor from Manchester United, had been a regular feature in the national team, while Aboubakar, a long-serving captain, has been instrumental in Cameroon's past successes, including their 2017 AFCON triumph. Their omission has sparked intense debate among fans and analysts, with many questioning the decision to drop two of the team's most experienced players.
The move is seen as part of a broader rebuilding effort by FECAFOOT president Samuel Eto'o, who aims to rejuvenate the team and inject fresh energy into the squad. Cameroon will be looking to bounce back from their failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, and the AFCON provides an opportunity for them to regroup and showcase their talent.
Cameroon Squad for AFCON 2025 includes:
Goalkeepers: Devis Epassy, Simon Omossola, Simon Ngapandouetnbu, Edouard Sombang
Defenders: Samuel Kotto, Gerzino Nyamsi, Jean-Charles Castelletto, Nouhou Tolo, Flavien Enzo Boyomo, Mahamadou Nagida, Christopher Wooh, Junior Tchamadeu, Darlin Yongwa
Midfielders: Martin Ndzie, Carlos Baleba, Arthur Avom, Eric-Junior Dina Ebimbe, Brice Ambina, Jean Junior Onana, Olivier Kemen
Forwards: Bryan Mbeumo, Christian Bassogog, George-Kevin N’koudou, Danny Namaso, Frank Magri, Karl Etta Eyong, Christian Kofane, Patrick Soko
The Indomitable Lions will face Gabon, Ivory Coast, and Mozambique in Group F of the AFCON, with their first match scheduled for December 24 against Gabon.
