Cameroon get full squad as star Bryan Mbeumo joins camp ahead of Namibia matches

Cameroon have a full squad in Douala following the arrival of the final batch of players invited for their upcoming double-header against Namibia in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

The final group of players reported to the national team’s training camp, which officially began on Sunday, November 8, bringing an end to the gradual arrival of players ahead of the crucial qualifying assignments.

Among the latest arrivals was captain Bryan Mbeumo, who joined his teammates as the Indomitable Lions intensified preparations for the third and fourth matchdays of the qualifying campaign.

Mbeumo was accompanied by Oliver Kamdem, Ivan Cédric Bikoue, Karl Wassom, Arthur Avom, Angel Yondjo, Harouna Djibirin, Lilian Njoh, Mahamadou Nagida, Geovanni Vianney Ndjee and Mubarak Palace, completing the list of players available to head coach David Pagou.

The arrival of the final group provides Pagou with his full squad as he looks to ensure the team are adequately prepared for the two encounters against the Namibian side.

The Cameroonian outfit continued their preparations with another training session on Tuesday, November 10, as the technical team worked on sharpening the players’ fitness, tactical organisation and understanding ahead of the opening fixture.

With their captain now available, Cameroon will be hoping to build the necessary momentum and translate their preparations into positive results when they take to the pitch.

The Indomitable Lions are scheduled to host Namibia at the Japoma Stadium in Douala on Thursday, November 12, with the home side targeting maximum points to strengthen their position in the qualifying campaign.

Following the first encounter, the two teams will travel for the reverse fixture on November 16, when Cameroon face Namibia away from home in the fourth round of matches.

The double-header represents an important opportunity for Pagou’s men to consolidate their qualification ambitions, with the technical team expected to rely on the experience of Mbeumo and other established players to guide the squad through the two fixtures.

Cameroon will be determined to make their home advantage count before turning their attention to the return encounter as the race for places at the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations gathers momentum.