Cameroon will be without young striker Danny Namasso for the upcoming FIFA international window in June after FC Porto declined to release the player, citing a late call-up notification.
The Indomitable Lions are scheduled to take part in a tournament in Marrakech, Morocco during the international break.
However, the absence of Namasso — considered one of the country’s most promising attacking prospects — will come as a setback to head coach Marc Brys and his technical team.
According to reports, the Cameroonian Football Federation sent the official call-up for Namasso after the mandatory 15-day deadline outlined by FIFA regulations.
This stipulation allows clubs to refuse a release if they receive the summons outside the designated window.
FC Porto, taking advantage of this clause, opted to retain the striker, citing their right under international football governance rules.
The 22-year-old has impressed this season with consistent performances for Porto B, earning attention from the national team selectors.
His pace, flair, and goal-scoring instincts were expected to inject energy into Cameroon’s front line as the team prepares for upcoming competitive assignments.
Namasso’s enforced absence removes a valuable option for the coaching staff, who had been eager to integrate younger talent into the squad.
His call-up had signalled a push toward generational renewal within the Indomitable Lions’ setup.
With the June tournament fast approaching, the coaching staff is now assessing alternatives.
Attention has turned toward domestic players, with several names emerging from Cameroon’s top-flight clubs.
Forwards from Victoria United and PWD Bamenda are reportedly under consideration, as the technical staff aims to reshape the attacking unit in the wake of Namasso’s absence.
This development adds another layer of complexity to the national team’s preparations, especially at a time when the new technical setup is working to build cohesion and identify a reliable core of players ahead of major competitions.
Despite the setback, the Indomitable Lions will look to make the most of the international window to continue forging a competitive identity under their evolving coaching staff, with hopes still high that the tournament in Morocco will offer a meaningful opportunity to evaluate emerging talent.
