Nathan Ngoumou has officially received clearance from FIFA to represent Cameroon at the international level, marking a significant step in his career. The Borussia Mönchengladbach winger, who previously played for France at youth levels, is now eligible to feature for the Indomitable Lions.
Born in France to a Cameroonian father and a Gabonese mother, Ngoumou holds three nationalities—French, Gabonese, and Cameroonian. Despite representing France at the U19 and U21 levels, he has opted to commit his international future to Cameroon, his father’s homeland.
An Offensive Boost for Cameroon
Ngoumou has steadily established himself in the Bundesliga, contributing two goals and an assist this season for Borussia Mönchengladbach. His technical ability and explosive style of play could provide Cameroon with much-needed attacking options as they prepare for upcoming competitions.
His decision to switch allegiance comes at a crucial time for the national team, which is looking to strengthen its squad ahead of key fixtures. With Cameroon competing in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers and the 2025 AFCON, his addition adds depth to their offensive lineup.
Possible Call-Up Under Marc Brys
Cameroon’s head coach, Marc Brys, is set to announce his squad list next week, and Ngoumou is expected to be in contention for his first senior call-up. His potential inclusion has already generated excitement among Cameroonian supporters, who see him as a valuable reinforcement.
With FIFA’s approval now secured, all eyes will be on the next squad announcement to see if Ngoumou will get his long-awaited debut for Cameroon.
