Cameroon Names 21-Player Squad for Women’s AFCON in Namibia
By BBC News Staff
Cameroon has announced its 21-player squad for the upcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which kicks off in Namibia on 11 October and runs until 24 October.
Head coach Enow Ngatchou has included a mix of home-based and international players in the selection, with 10 squad members currently playing their club football abroad. The Indomitable Lionesses are presently holding a pre-tournament training camp in neighbouring Zambia to prepare and acclimatise ahead of the competition.
Among the notable call-ups is experienced goalkeeper Annette Ngo Ndom, who plies her trade in Slovenia with FC Union Nove Zemky. She will be joined by home-based shot-stoppers Tclaire Mbororo of Panther Security and Enyegue Bessala of AS Police.
In defence, Cameroon’s back line boasts a strong international presence, including Ejangue Siliki from Norway’s Amazon Grimstad FK and Yvonne Leuko Chibosse of Arras Feuthus in France. They are joined by domestic players such as Isis Sonkeng (Louves Minproff), Rita Wanki (Locomotive), and Cathy Bou Jouh, who plays for Nigerian side Rivers Angels.
The midfield unit features both youth and experience, led by France-based Jeannette Grace Ngock Yango (Yzeure), Francine Zouga Edoua (Montpellier), and Raïssa Feudjio, currently with Trabzon in Turkey. Also in the mix are Akaba Edoua and Iven Mihamlé, both of Louves Minproff, as well as domestic talent Ngo Beleck from Caiman and Balbine Mendoua, also based in Turkey.
Up front, the Cameroonian attack is spearheaded by prolific striker Gaëlle Deborah Enganamouit, who plays in Sweden with Eskilstuna United. She is supported by a dynamic group of forwards including Michelle Ngono Mani (Claix FC, France), Christine Mani (Olimpia, Romania), and Ajara Njoya and Rose Bella, both of AS Police. Aboudi Onguene, another key attacking option, represents Louves Minproff.
Coach Ngatchou will be counting on the squad’s blend of international exposure and local cohesion to mount a strong challenge in Namibia. Cameroon will be aiming to better their recent AFCON performances and secure qualification for future international tournaments, including the FIFA Women’s World Cup.
The training camp in Zambia is expected to focus on team chemistry, tactical drills, and adapting to the climate conditions similar to those in Namibia, providing a vital foundation ahead of the opening match.
With a competitive squad and seasoned coaching, the Indomitable Lionesses are poised to make a strong impact on the continental stage once again.
