Cameroon has unveiled its 28-man squad for the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, seeking to contend for the title in what will be the 35th edition of the tournament[[1]]. Head coach Rigobert Song has balanced experience with emerging talent, drawing heavily from European leagues including France’s Ligue 1 and England’s Premier League. Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Carlos Baleba is expected to play a pivotal role in the Indomitable Lions’ campaign,which begins later this month.
Cameroon has announced its 28-man roster for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations, with Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba expected to anchor the midfield. The squad, boasting a strong contingent of players from European leagues, aims to make a deep run in the prestigious tournament, which kicks off later this month.
The Cameroon Roster
Goalkeepers: Dévis Epassy (Dinamo Bucharest), Simon Omossola (Saint-Éloi Lupopo), Simon Ngapandouetnbu (Montpellier), Edouard Sombang (Colombe Sport)
Defenders: Samuel Kotto (La Gantoise), Gerzino Nyamsi (Lokomotiv Moscow), Jean-Charles Castelletto (Al-Duhail), Nouhou Tolo (Seattle Sounders), Flavien Enzo Boyomo (Osasuna), Mahamadou Nagida (Rennes), Christopher Wooh (Spartak Moscow), Junior Tchamadeu (Stoke City), Darlin Yongwa (Lorient)
Midfielders: Martin Ndzie (Rapid Vienna), Carlos Baleba (Brighton), Arthur Avom (Lorient), Éric-Junior Dina Ebimbe (Brest), Brice Ambina (Valerenga), Jean Junior Onana (Genoa), Olivier Kemen (Istanbul Basaksehir)
Forwards: Bryan Mbeumo (Manchester United), Christian Bassogog (Al-Okhdood), Georges-Kevin N’Koudou (Al-Diraiyah), Danny Namaso (Auxerre), Frank Magri (Toulouse), Karl Etta Eyong (Levante), Christian Kofane (Bayer Leverkusen), Patrick Soko (Almeria)
Head coach Rigobert Song has included several players currently competing in France’s Ligue 1, including Rennes defender Mahamadou Nagida, Brest midfielder Éric-Junior Dina Ebimbe, and Toulouse forward Frank Magri. The squad blends experienced veterans with emerging talent as they prepare for a challenging tournament.
Baleba will be central to Cameroon’s plans, tasked with controlling the center of the pitch and distributing the ball to key attacking threats Bryan Mbeumo and Karl Etta Eyong. Mbeumo, now at Manchester United, and Etta Eyong will be looked upon to provide the goals needed to advance through the competition.
The goalkeeper position features a mix of international and domestic-based players, with Dévis Epassy of Dinamo Bucharest expected to challenge for the starting role. The defensive line boasts a wealth of experience, including Jean-Charles Castelletto, who plays for Al-Duhail, and Nouhou Tolo of the Seattle Sounders.
Cameroon’s midfield also offers a blend of creativity and steel, with Arthur Avom and Olivier Kemen providing additional options alongside Baleba. Up front, Georges-Kevin N’Koudou and Christian Bassogog add further firepower to Song’s attacking options.
The 28-man selection represents the maximum squad size permitted for the Africa Cup of Nations. Cameroon will be hoping this balanced roster can deliver success on the continental stage.
