Cameroon step up interest in 17-year-old prospect Brian Madjo

Cameroon are monitoring the international future of 17-year-old Brian Madjo after the highly rated youngster opened the door to a possible move to the Lions Indomptables.

Madjo, who was developed in England, has already attracted interest from several quarters and is regarded as one of the most promising dual-national players of his age group. His situation has also drawn the attention of the Cameroon Football Federation, FECAFOOT, as the country considers whether he could eventually be persuaded to represent the senior national team.

The teenager has experience of international football with both England and Luxembourg at youth level. That background means he has already been involved with more than one national set-up, although no decision has yet been formally confirmed regarding his long-term international allegiance.

Cameroon’s interest has been reinforced by the presence of FECAFOOT president Samuel Eto’o in the United Kingdom. His visit has attracted attention as he continues to use his profile, as well as his links with English football, in an effort to persuade promising young members of the diaspora to choose Cameroon.

Eto’o’s appeal is being directed towards players who could wear the green, red and yellow shirt during the next stage of their international careers. Madjo is among the young talents whose circumstances are being followed closely while he considers his options.

Nothing has been finalised officially, and there has been no announcement that Madjo has committed himself to Cameroon. However, indications from the player’s camp have encouraged supporters of the national team, who now hope the teenager could ultimately choose the Lions Indomptables.

The message from Madjo’s entourage has therefore renewed optimism around a possible international switch. It does not amount to a completed decision, but it suggests that Cameroon remains a serious option for the player.

The coming months are expected to be important in determining the next step in Madjo’s international career. The final choice will settle whether the youngster, who was born across the Channel and has been formed in the English system, continues his development through another national pathway or becomes available to Cameroon.

For now, the player’s international future remains unresolved. Cameroon’s federation is attentive to the situation, while Madjo’s previous involvement with the youth teams of England and Luxembourg ensures that more than one country has already featured in his football journey.