Cameroon announce squad for AFCON 2025; Andre Onana left out, Samuel Eto'o sacks manager
The Indomitable Lions will start the tournament against Gabon.
Former Man United goalie Andre Onana has been left off Cameroon’s roster for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which begins this month in Morocco. David Pagou has been named coach in place of Belgian Marc Brys.
Onana, on loan at Trabzonspor from Manchester United, is one among multiple senior players axed for the December 21 to January 18 tournament, notably striker Vincent Aboubakar, who has served as a cornerstone of the squad for the last 15 years.
The modifications follow Cameroon’s failure to earn a spot in the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
Carlos Baleba, a midfielder for Brighton & Hove Albion, and Bryan Mbeumo, a winger for Manchester United, are included in the team.
Marc Brys sacked
On the same days as the squad was named, Marc Brys was sacked. Since Brys, 63, was appointed by the sports ministry in April 2024, the head of the nation’s football federation.
David Pagou has been named the new coach ahead of AFCON.
On December 24, Cameroon will play Gabon in the AFCON finals in Agadir to begin their Group F campaign. It also contains the reigning champions, the Ivory Coast and Mozambique, in its pool.
Cameroon squad for AFCON 2025
Goalkeepers: Devis Epassy (Dinamo Bucharest), Simon Omossola (St Eloi Lupopo), Simon Ngapandouetnbu (Montpellier), Edouard Sombang (Colombe Du Dja)
Defenders: Samuel Kotto (Gent), Gerzino Nyamsi (Lokomotiv Moscow), Jean-Charles Castelletto (Al-Duhail), Nouhou Tolo (Seattle Sounders), Flavien Enzo Boyomo (Osasuna), Mahamadou Nagida (Rennes), Christopher Wooh (Spartak Moscow), Junior Tchamadeu (Stoke City), Darlin Yongwa (FC Lorient)
Midfielders: Martin Ndzie (Rapid Vienna), Carlos Baleba (Brighton & Hove Albion), Arthur Avom (FC Lorient), Eric-Junior Dina Ebimbe (Brest), Brice Ambina (Valerenga), Jean Junior Onana (Genoa), Olivier Kemen (Istanbul B.B)
Forwards: Bryan Mbeumo (Manchester United), Christian Bassogog (Al-Okhdood), George-Kevin N’koudou (Al-Diriyah), Danny Namaso (Auxerre), Frank Magri (Toulouse), Karl Etta Eyong (Levante), Christian Kofane (Bayer Leverkusen), Patrick Soko (Almeria)
Which group are Cameroon in?
They are in group F.
Which nations are in their group?
Gabon, the Ivory Coast and Mozambique are in their group.
When will they start their tournament?
They will start their tournament against Gabon on 24th December,
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After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.