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Encyclopedia > Cameroon national football team
Cameroon
Nickname(s) Lions Indomptables
(Indomitable Lions)
Association Fédération Camerounaise
de Football
Confederation CAF (Africa)
Head coach Flag of Germany Otto Pfister
Asst coach Gweha Ikouam Fils
Captain Rigobert Song
Most caps Rigobert Song (112)
Top scorer Patrick Mboma (33) Samuel Eto'o (33)
Home stadium Stade Omnisports
FIFA code CMR
FIFA ranking 13
Highest FIFA ranking 11 (November 2006)
Lowest FIFA ranking 62 (April 1997)
Elo ranking 26
Highest Elo ranking 12 (June 2003)
Lowest Elo ranking 76 (April 1995)
Team colours Team colours Team colours
Team colours
Team colours
Home colours
Team colours Team colours Team colours
Team colours
Team colours
Away colours
Biggest defeat
Flag of Norway Norway 6 - 1 Cameroon Flag of Cameroon
(Oslo, Norway; 31 October 1990)
Flag of Russia Russia 6 - 1 Cameroon Flag of Cameroon
(Palo Alto, California, USA; 28 June 1994)
Flag of Costa Rica Costa Rica 5 - 0 Cameroon Flag of Cameroon
(San José, Costa Rica; 9 March 1997)
World Cup
Appearances 5 (First in 1982)
Best result Quarterfinals, 1990
African Nations Cup
Appearances 15 (First in 1970)
Best result Winners, 1984, 1988,
2000, 2002
Confederations Cup
Appearances 2 (First in 2001)
Best result 2nd, 2003
Olympic medal record
Men’s Football
Gold 2000 Sydney Team

The Cameroon national football team, nicknamed Lions Indomptables (Indomitable Lions), is controlled by the Fédération Camerounaise de Football and is Africa's most successful side; Cameroon have qualified for the FIFA World Cup five times - in 1982, 1990, 1994, 1998 and 2002 - more than any other African nation. They were the first African team to reach the quarterfinals of the World Cup, in 1990, losing to England in extra time. They have also won 4 African Nations Cups, as well as the gold medal at the 2000 Summer Olympics. image by http://www. ... The Fédération Camerounaise de Football is the governing body of football (soccer) in Cameroon. ... The 53 member CAF (Confederation of African Football) , (French : Confédération Africaine de Football) , (Arabic : الإتحاد الأفريقى لكرة القدم) represents international football in Africa, and organises the African Cup of Nations, CAF Confederation Cup and the African Champions League. ... A world map showing the continent of Africa Africa is the worlds second-largest and second most-populous continent, after Asia. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Germany. ... Otto Pfister (born November 24, 1937 in Cologne) is a German football manager, and one of Germanys most succesfull coaching exports, voted Africas Manager of the Year in 1992. ... Rigobert Bahanag Song (born July 1, 1976) is a Cameroonian football player who, as of 2007, is playing for Galatasaray. ... A cap is an appearance for a select team, such as a school, county or international team in sports. ... Rigobert Bahanag Song (born July 1, 1976) is a Cameroonian football player who, as of 2007, is playing for Galatasaray. ... Henri Patrick Mboma Dem (known as Patrick Mboma) (born November 15, 1970 in Duala) is a Cameroonian football striker, the all-time goal leader for the Cameroonian national team. ... Samuel Etoo Fils (born March 10, 1981 in Douala) is a Cameroonian football striker who currently plays for F.C. Barcelona. ... Stade Omnisports is a multi-use stadium in Yaounde, Cameroon. ... FIFA assigns a three-letter code (dubbed FIFA Trigramme) to each of its member and non-member countries. ... This article is about the mens rankings. ... The World Football Elo Ratings (Elo is pronounced E-L-O despite not being an acronym) is a ranking system for mens national teams in football. ... Image File history File links left arm of kit template File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... body of kit template File links The following pages link to this file: Arsenal F.C. Ajax Amsterdam AZ Alkmaar A.S. Roma Torino Calcio A.C. Milan ACF Fiorentina Bristol City F.C. Charlton Athletic F.C. Chievo Verona Chelsea F.C. 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Contents

History

Cameroon played its first match against Somalia in 1960, prevaling 9-2.


Cameroon qualified for its first FIFA World Cup in 1982. With the increase of 16 to 24 teams Cameroon qualified along with Algeria to represent Africa in Spain. Cameroon was drawn into group 1 with Italy, Poland, and Peru. In their first game Cameroon faced Italy and held on to a surprising 1-1 draw. Cameroon held Peru and Poland to 0-0 draws but failed to qualify for the second round. Cameroon did their fans proud having not lost a game. The 1982 Football World Cup was held in Spain. ...


Cameroon narrowly failed to qualify for the 1986 World Cup in Mexico The 1986 Football World Cup was held in Mexico from May 31 to June 29. ...


Cameroon qualified for the 1990 World Cup surpassing Nigeria and beating Tunisia in the final round playoff. In the final tournament Cameroon were drawn into group B with Argentina, Romania, and the Soviet Union. Cameroon shocked the world by defeating holders Argentina 1-0. Cameroon later defeated Romania 2-1 and lost to the Soviet Union 4-0, becoming the first side to top a World Cup Finals group with a negative goal difference. In the second round Cameroon defeated Colombia 2-1 with Roger Milla scoring two goals in the extra time. In the quarter finals Cameroon faced England. At 25 minutes England's David Platt scored for England. In the second half however Cameroon came back with a 61st minute penalty from Kunde and took the lead with Ekeke at 65 minutes. England however equalized in the 83rd minute with a penalty from Lineker. Lineker made in 3-2 for England with a penalty in the 105th minute. Cameroon had nearly created one of the greatest upsets in the World Cup. The 1990 Football World Cup was designated by FIFA in 1984 to be held in Italy, making it the second country to host the event two times. ...


The 1994 World Cup in the USA saw the adjustment of representation for three African teams qualify. Cameroon qualified with Nigeria and Morocco. In the final tournament Cameroon were drawn into group B with Sweden, Brazil, and Russia. After convincing 2-2 draw with Sweden, Cameroon were determined to make an impact. However a 3-0 loss to Brazil and a 6-1 loss to Russia effectively ended their hopes of glory. The 1994 Football World Cup held in the USA was won by Brazil who beat Italy 3-2 on penalty kicks after the game and extra time ended 0-0. ...


The 1998 World Cup in France saw the increase of 24 to 32 teams. Cameroon qualified alongside five African countries. After qualifying as expected, Cameroon were drawn into group B with Italy, Chile, and Austria. Cameroon struggled and drew their first two games with Chile and Austria. Cameroon were eliminated from the group when they lost to Italy 3-0. The 1998 Football World Cup was held in France by the FIFA decision in July 1992. ...


Cameroon qualified for the 2002 World Cup in Korea-Japan clinching first place in their group which included Angola, Zambia, and Togo. Before the start of the World Cup, Cameroon ran into controversy sporting Puma sleeveless kits which they wore in the 2002 African Cup of Nations. FIFA immediately declared the kits illegal and black sleeves were added. Cameroon were drawn into group E with Germany, Ireland, and Saudi Arabia. Cameroon started with a 1-1 draw with Ireland after giving up the lead and later defeated Saudi Arabia 1-0. In their last game Cameroon were defeated 2-0 by Germany and were narrowly eliminated by the Irish who had not lost a game. The 2002 Football World Cup (Official name: 2002 FIFA World Cup Korea/Japan) was held in South Korea and Japan from May 31 to June 30. ... For other uses, see Puma (disambiguation). ...

Lions Indomptables crest
Lions Indomptables crest

In the 2006 World Cup qualifying round Cameroon were drawn into group 3 with Côte d'Ivoire, Egypt, Libya, Sudan, and Benin. Cameroon led the group for most of time unitil their final game. On October 8, 2005 Cameroon drew with Egypt 1-1 while Côte d'Ivoire defeated Sudan 3-1. This result prevented Cameroon from making the World Cup. Image File history File links Metadata No higher resolution available. ... The 2006 FIFA World Cup (officially titled 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany, sometimes referred to as the Football World Cup) finals are scheduled to take place in Germany between 9 June and 9 July 2006. ...


Controversy about sleeveless and one-piece kits

Cameroon used sleeveles PUMA shirts at the 2002 African Cup of Nations in Mali. FIFA, however, didn't allow Cameroon to use the same kits at the 2002 FIFA World Cup and black sleeves were added to the shirts. The 2004 African Cup of Nations witnessed Cameroon again run into controversy regarding their kits. PUMA had designed a one piece kit for the Cameroon team which FIFA declared illegal stating that the kits must have separate shirts and shorts. FIFA then imposed fines on Cameroon and deducted six points from their qualifying campaign.. PUMA argued that a two piece kit is not stated as a requirement in the FIFA laws of the game. PUMA however lost the case in court and Cameroon were forced to wear two piece kits and FIFA restored the six qualifying points to Cameroon For other uses, see Puma (disambiguation). ... The 2002 African Cup of Nations was the 23rd edition of the African Cup of Nations, the soccer championship of Africa (CAF). ... The 2002 FIFA World Cup, the 17th staging of the World Cup, was held in South Korea and Japan from May 31 to June 30. ... The 2004 African Cup of Nations was the 24th edition of the African Cup of Nations, the soccer championship of Africa (CAF). ...


The death of a team-mate

In 2003, the Cameroonian player Marc-Vivien Foe died playing with Cameroon in the 2003 Confederations Cup. Marc-Vivien Foe died on the pitch in the 75th minute of the match. In his honor, in the final of the Cup the Cameroonian team wore jerseys with Marc-Vivien Foe's name on the back during the warm up. Marc-Vivien Foé (May 1, 1975 - June 26, 2003) was a Cameroonian midfield football player, born in Nkolo, Cameroon. ...


Cameroon Football Achievements

African Cup of Nations :
  • 4 Time Champion (1984, 1988, 2000, 2002)
All-Africa Games :
  • 4 Time Champion (1991, 1999, 2003, 2007)
Afro-Asian Cup of Nations :
  • 1 Time Champion (1985)
CEMAC Cup :
  • 2 Times Champion (2003, 2005)
  • 1 Time Runners-up
Central African Games :
  • 2 Times Champion (1976, 1987)
UDEAC Championship :
  • 4 Times Champion (1984, 1986, 1987, 1989)
  • 1 Time Runners-up
1995
  • African Under-17 Championship: 1
2003

The African Cup of Nations, also referred to as the African Nations Cup (ANC) is the main international football competition in Africa. ... The football (soccer) tournament was held at the every edition of All-Africa Games since 1965. ... The Afro-Asian Cup of Nations is played between the winners of the Asian Cup and African Cup of Nations. ... CEMAC abbreviates Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa. ... The Central African Games was a multi-sport event held three times for national teams in Central Africa. ... Most UDEAC Championship Wins Categories: | | | ... The African Youth Championship is the main international football competition for CAF nations, played by under 20 years old players. ... CAF sponsors African Under-17 Championship by African Cup of Nations equal to or less than 17 years old that served as a preliminary of FIFA U-17 World Cup. ...

World Cup record

The first Football World Cup was staged in 1930. ... In 1962 the Football World Cup returned to the continent of South America. ... 1966 was a year of triumph for the host nation, England, which won in a controversial final beating West Germany 4-2. ... The 1970 Football World Cup was held in Mexico, from May 31 to June 21. ... The 1978 Football World Cup was held in Argentina. ... The 1982 Football World Cup was held in Spain. ... The 1986 Football World Cup was held in Mexico from May 31 to June 29. ... The 1990 Football World Cup was designated by FIFA in 1984 to be held in Italy, making it the second country to host the event two times. ... The 1994 Football World Cup held in the USA was won by Brazil who beat Italy 3-2 on penalty kicks after the game and extra time ended 0-0. ... The 1998 Football World Cup was held in France by the FIFA decision in July 1992. ... The 2002 Football World Cup (Official name: 2002 FIFA World Cup Korea/Japan) was held in South Korea and Japan from May 31 to June 30. ... The 2006 FIFA World Cup (officially titled 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany, sometimes referred to as the Football World Cup) finals are scheduled to take place in Germany between 9 June and 9 July 2006. ...

African Nations Cup record

The 1957 African Nations Cup was the first edition of the African Nations Cup, the Sudan. ... The 1965 African Nations Cup was the fifth edition of the African Nations Cup, the Tunisia. ... The 1968 African Nations Cup was the sixth edition of the African Nations Cup, the Ethiopia. ... The 1970 African Nations Cup was the seventh edition of the African Nations Cup, the Sudan. ... The 1972 African Nations Cup was the eigth edition of the African Nations Cup, the Cameroon. ... The 1974 African Nations Cup was the ninth edition of the African Nations Cup, the Egypt. ... The 1980 African Nations Cup was the 12th edition of the African Nations Cup, the Nigeria. ... The 1982 African Nations Cup was the 13th edition of the African Nations Cup, the Libya. ... The 1984 African Nations Cup was the 14th edition of the African Nations Cup, the Côte dIvoire. ... The 1986 African Nations Cup was the 15th edition of the African Nations Cup, the Egypt. ... The 1988 African Nations Cup was the 16th edition of the African Nations Cup, the Morocco, who replaced original host Zambia. ... The 1990 African Nations Cup was the 17th edition of the African Nations Cup, the Algeria. ... The 1992 African Nations Cup was the 18th edition of the African Nations Cup, the Senegal. ... The 1994 African Nations Cup was the 19th edition of the African Nations Cup, the Tunisia, who replaced original hosts Zaire. ... The 1996 African Nations Cup was the 20th edition of the African Nations Cup, the South Africa, who replaced original hosts Kenya. ... The 1998 African Nations Cup was the 21st edition of the African Nations Cup, the Burkina Faso. ... The 2000 African Nations Cup was the 22nd edition of the African Nations Cup, the Ghana and Nigeria, both replacing original host Zimbabwe. ... The 2002 African Nations Cup was the 23rd edition of the African Nations Cup, the Mali. ... The 2004 African Nations Cup was the 24th edition of the African Nations Cup, the Tunisia. ... The 2006 African Nations Cup is the 25th edition of the African Nations Cup, the soccer championship of Africa (CAF). ... The 2008 African Cup of Nations will be the 26th edition of the African Cup of Nations, the soccer championship of Africa (CAF). ...

Current squad

The following players were called for 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification against Cape Verde on May 31, 2008. In the qualification process for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, the six FIFA confederations were allocated a share of the 31 remaining spots on the basis of the strength of their teams. ... is the 151st day of the year (152nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Era (or Anno Domini), in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. ...

No. Pos. Player DoB (Age) Caps Goals Club
1 GK Idriss Carlos Kameni 18 February 1984 (1984-02-18) (age 24) 32 73 Flag of Spain RCD Espanyol
16 GK Souleymanou Hamidou 22 November 1973 (1973-11-22) (age 34) 40 0 Flag of Turkey Kayserispor
2 DF Haman Sadjo 28 November 1984 (1984-11-28) (age 23) 0 0 Flag of Hungary Újpest FC
3 DF Thimothée Atouba 17 February 1982 (1982-02-17) (age 26) 20 0 Flag of Germany Hamburger SV
4 DF Rigobert Song 1 July 1976 (1976-07-01) (age 32) 119 5 Flag of Turkey Trabzonspor
5 DF Alexis N'Gambi 20 January 1982 (1982-01-20) (age 26) 0 0 Flag of France Montpellier
18 DF Gilles Augustin Binya 29 August 1984 (1984-08-29) (age 23) 8 1 Flag of Portugal Benfica
7 MF Modeste M'Bami 9 October 1982 (1982-10-09) (age 25) 23 7 Flag of France Olympique Marseille
8 MF Geremi Njitap 20 December 1978 (1978-12-20) (age 29) 68 9 Flag of England Newcastle United
10 MF Achille Emana 5 June 1982 (1982-06-05) (age 26) 11 0 Flag of France Toulouse FC
11 MF Jean Makoun 29 May 1983 (1983-05-29) (age 25) 22 7 Flag of France Olympique Lyonnais
12 MF Alain Nkong 6 April 1979 (1979-04-06) (age 29) 21 10 Flag of Mexico Club León
14 MF Joël Epalle 20 February 1978 (1978-02-20) (age 30) 20 2 Flag of Germany VfL Bochum
17 MF Stéphane Mbia 20 May 1986 (1986-05-20) (age 22) 8 3 Flag of France Stade Rennais
20 MF Alexandre Song 9 September 1987 (1987-09-09) (age 20) 8 0 Flag of England Arsenal
9 FW Samuel Eto'o Fils 10 March 1981 (1981-03-10) (age 27) 69 31 Flag of Spain FC Barcelona
15 FW Pierre Achille Webo 20 January 1982 (1982-01-20) (age 26) 15 7 Flag of Spain Real Mallorca

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Arsenal Football Club (also known as Arsenal, The Arsenal or The Gunners) are an English professional football club based in Holloway, north London. ... This article is about association football players. ... Samuel Etoo (born March 10, 1981 in Douala, Cameroon) is a professional footballer, who currently plays in the Liga de Fútbol Profesional (La Liga) in Spain for FC Barcelona. ... is the 69th day of the year (70th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... AUGUST 25 1981 US Marine Sean Vance is Born on the 25th of August {ear nav|1981}} Year 1981 (MCMLXXXI) was a common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 Gregorian calendar). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Spain. ... Futbol Club Barcelona (Spanish IPA: , Catalan IPA: ), known familiarly as Barça (Spanish IPA: , Catalan IPA: ), is a sports club based in Barcelona, Spain. ... This article is about association football players. ... Pierre Achille Webó Kouamo (born January 1, 1982 Bafoussam, Cameroon) is a footballer from Cameroon. ... January 20 is the 20th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1982 (MCMLXXXII) was a common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Spain. ... Real Club Deportivo Mallorca are a Spanish football team from Palma de Mallorca. ...

Recent Call Ups 2008

The following players have been called up for the team in 2008.

Name DOB Club Caps (goals) Most Recent Call up
Defenders
Benoit Angbwa January 1, 1982 Flag of Russia FC Saturn Moscow Oblast  ? (?) v Egypt, February 10, 2008
Bill Tchato May 14, 1975 Flag of Qatar Qatar SC  ? (?) v Egypt, February 10, 2008
Andre Bikey January 8, 1985 Flag of England Reading 10 (1) v Ghana, February 8, 2008
Midfielders
Paul Essola December 13, 1981 Flag of Ukraine Arsenal Kyiv 1 (0) v Sudan, January 30, 2008
Landry N'Guémo November 28, 1985 Flag of France AS Nancy 3 (1) v Egypt, January 22, 2008
Strikers
Mohammadou Idrissou March 8, 1980 Flag of Germany SC Freiburg  ? (?) v Egypt, February 10, 2008
Joseph-Desire Job December 1, 1977 Flag of France OGC Nice  ? (?) v Ghana, February 7, 2008
Bertin Tomou August 8, 1978 Flag of Belgium Excelsior Mouscron  ? (?) v Sudan, January 30, 2008

Benoît Christian Angbwa Ossoemeyang (born 1 January 1982) is a Cameroonian football defender who, as of 2006 was playing for FC Krylya Sovetov Samara. ... is the 1st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1982 (MCMLXXXII) was a common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Russia. ... FC Saturn Ramenskoe (Russian full name: Государственное учреждение Московской области Футбольный клуб Сатурн Московская область) is a Russian football (soccer) club, based in the Moscow suburb of Ramenskoe. ... is the 41st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Era (or Anno Domini), in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. ... Bill Tchato (born May 14, 1975) is a Cameroonian football player who, as of 2004 was playing for Kaiserslautern. ... is the 134th day of the year (135th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1975 (MCMLXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Qatar. ... Qatar Sports Club (Arabic: نادي قطر الرياضي‎) is a sports club from Qatar. ... is the 41st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Era (or Anno Domini), in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. ... André Stéphane Bikey Amugu (born 8 January 1985, Douala, Cameroon) is a professional footballer. ... is the 8th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the year. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_England. ... Reading Football Club are an association football club, based in the English town of Reading, in Berkshire. ... is the 39th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Era (or Anno Domini), in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 347th day of the year (348th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... AUGUST 25 1981 US Marine Sean Vance is Born on the 25th of August {ear nav|1981}} Year 1981 (MCMLXXXI) was a common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 Gregorian calendar). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Ukraine. ... Club crest FC Arsenal Kyiv (Ukrainian: ) is a professional football club in the Ukrainian capital Kiev (Ukrainian: ). The club currently plays in the Ukrainian Premier League, and is sponsored by the citys authority. ... is the 30th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Era (or Anno Domini), in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 332nd day of the year (333rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the year. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... AS Nancy-Lorraine is a French football club, based in Nancy. ... is the 22nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Era (or Anno Domini), in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. ... Mohammadou Idrissou (born March 8, 1980 in Yaoundé) is a Cameroonian football player who, as of 2005 is playing for Hannover 96. ... is the 67th day of the year (68th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Germany. ... Sport-Club Freiburg, commonly known as SC Freiburg, is a German football club, based in the city of Freiburg in the Breisgau district of Baden-Württemberg. ... is the 41st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Era (or Anno Domini), in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. ... Joseph-Désiré Job (born December 1, 1977 in Venissieux) is a French-born Cameroonian footballer. ... is the 335th day of the year (336th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also: 1977 (album) by Ash. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... OGC Nice, full name Olympique Gymnaste Club de Nice-Côte dAzur, is a French football club based in Nice. ... is the 38th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Era (or Anno Domini), in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. ... Bertin Tomou Bayard (born August 8, 1978 in Bafoussam) is a Cameroonian football (soccer) striker. ... is the 220th day of the year (221st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1978 (MCMLXXVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1978 Gregorian calendar). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Belgium_(civil). ... R.E. Mouscron is a Belgian football club from the municipality of Mouscron, Hainaut. ... is the 30th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Era (or Anno Domini), in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. ...

Other eligible players

No. Pos. Player DoB (Age) Caps Goals Club
FW Herve Tum 15 February 1979 (1979-02-15) (age 29) 10 2 Flag of Turkey Bursaspor
GK Pierre Ebede 9 February 1980 (1980-02-09) (age 28) 0 0 Flag of France FC Metz
DF Eric Matoukou 8 July 1983 (1983-07-08) (age 25) 1 0 Flag of Belgium K.R.C. Genk
DF Enam Alexis 25 October 1986 (1986-10-25) (age 21) 0 0 Flag of Tunisia Club Africain
MF Alain Junior Olle Olle 11 April 1987 (1987-04-11) (age 21) 0 0 Flag of Germany SC Freiburg
FW Christian Bekamenga 9 May 1986 (1986-05-09) (age 22) 0 0 Flag of France FC Nantes

This article is about association football players. ... is the 46th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also: 1979 by Smashing Pumpkins. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Turkey. ... Bursaspor (officially Bursaspor Kulübü) is a professional Turkish football (soccer) team based in Bursa. ... A football goalkeeper leaves the ground to parry a shot on goal In many team sports, a goalkeeper (termed goaltender, netminder, goalie, or keeper in some sports) is a designated player that is charged with directly preventing the opposite team from scoring by defending the goal. ... Pierre Owono Ebéde (born September 9 1980[]* in Yaoundé) is a Cameroonian goalkeeper currenty playing for Panathinaikos FC. Edebe came in Greece from Cameroon during the 1998 summer transfer window for Apollon Kalamarias. ... is the 40th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar). ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Football Club de Metz is a French football team, playing in the town of Metz, in the Lorraine region, which has played in the French Ligue 1 for most of its history. ... The Bolton players in white are defending - the nearest player is trying to prevent the Fulham forward in cyan from crossing the ball. ... Eric Matoukou (born 8 July 1983 in Yaoundé) is a Cameroonian football (soccer) defender. ... July 8 is the 189th day of the year (190th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the Jimi Hendrix song, see 1983. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Belgium_(civil). ... K.R.C. Genk, usually referred to as Racing Genk is a Belgian football club based in the city of Genk in Limburg, province of Belgium. ... The Bolton players in white are defending - the nearest player is trying to prevent the Fulham forward in cyan from crossing the ball. ... Enam Alexis (born October 25, 1986 in Ambam, Cameroon) is a Cameroonian football defender currently playing for Al-Ittihad. ... is the 298th day of the year (299th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1986 (MCMLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Tunisia. ... Image:Club Africain. ... For the Australian Rules position, see Midfielder (Australian Rules). ... is the 101st day of the year (102nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the year 1987. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Germany. ... Sport-Club Freiburg, commonly known as SC Freiburg, is a German football club, based in the city of Freiburg in the Breisgau district of Baden-Württemberg. ... This article is about association football players. ... is the 129th day of the year (130th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1986 (MCMLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar). ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... FC Nantes Atlantique is a French football team, playing in the city of Nantes. ...

Famous players

   

 * Won both 2000 African Nations Cup and Summer Olympics He is one of the greatest player in the history of cameroon football,I grew up knowing nothing about soccer but Theophile Abega,He was a symbol an effigy of soccer way before the birth of many cameroonian stars like Samuel Eto, ... Daniel Bekono (born 31 May 1978) is a Cameroonian football goalkeeper who, as of 2006, was playing for PFC Beroe Stara Zagora. ... Joseph-Antoine Bell (born October 8, 1954) was a Cameroonian footballer, one of the best african goalkeeper of all time. ... Samuel Etoo Fils (born March 10, 1981 in Douala) is a Cameroonian football striker who currently plays for F.C. Barcelona. ... Marc-Vivien Foé Marc-Vivien Foé (May 1, 1975 – June 26, 2003) was a Cameroonian midfield football player, born in Nkolo, Centre Province, Cameroon. ... Laureano Bisan-Etame Mayer (born January 19, 1977 in Londi Kribi, Cameroon), more commonly known as Lauren, is a Cameroonian footballer of Equatoguinean origin, who currently plays for English Premier League team Portsmouth. ... Henri Patrick Mboma Dem (known as Patrick Mboma) (born November 15, 1970 in Duala) is a Cameroonian football striker, the all-time goal leader for the Cameroonian national team. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Thomas Libiih (born 17 November 1967) is a retired Cameroonian football player. ... Valery Mezague (born December 8, 1983 in Marseille, France) is a Cameroonian footballer. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Pius Ndiefi (born July 5, 1975) is a Cameroonian football player who, as of 2004 was playing for Al-Ittihad. ... Thomas NKono (born July 20, 1956) is a retired football goalkeeper from Cameroon. ... François Omam-Biyik (born May 21, 1966 in Sakbayenne) is a former football player from Cameroon. ... Geremi Sorele Njitap Fotso, usually known simply as Geremi or Nijtap Geremias (born December 20, 1978 in Bafoussam, Cameroon) is a Cameroonian footballer who joined Newcastle United from Chelsea in a three-year contract in the English Premier League to become the clubs fourth summer signing under boss Sam... Rigobert Bahanag Song (born July 1, 1976) is a Cameroonian football player who, as of 2007, is playing for Galatasaray. ... Jacques Celestine Songoo (born March 17, 1964 in Sakbayenne) was a Cameroonian footballer. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Pierre Nlend Wome (born March 26, 1979 in Douala) is a Cameroonian football defender who currently plays for German Bundesliga outfit Werder Bremen. ... Jean-Claude Pagal (born September 15,1964 in Yaoundé, Cameroon) is a former Cameroonian footballer. ... Stephen Tataw Eta (born March 31, 1963) is a Cameroonian former football (soccer) defender who captained the Cameroon national team at the 1990 FIFA World Cup. ... Emmanuel Maboang Kessack (born 27 November 1968) is a retired Cameroonian football player. ... Jules Onana (born 12 June 1964) is a retired Cameroonian football player. ... André Kana-Biyik (born September 1, 1965 in Sakbayenne) is a former cameroonian football (soccer) player in midfielder role. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Joseph Elanga (born 2 May 1979) is a Cameroonian footballer who currently plays for Danish side Brøndby IF. His position is defender. ... Emile Mbouh (born 30 May 1966) is a retired Cameroonian football player. ... Alphonse Tchami (born 14 February 1971) is a retired Cameroonian football player. ... Lucien Mettomo (born April 19, 1977 in Douala) is a Cameroonian football player who, as of 2006 was playing for FC Luzern. ... Joseph Ndo (April 28, 1976) is a Cameroonian football player, born in Yaoundé. He currently plays for Shelbourne in the League of Ireland as an attacking centre midfielder, where he is a firm favourite with the fans. ...


See also

  • Cameroon women's national football team

The Cameroon national womens football team, is the national team of Cameroon and is controlled by the Cameroon Football Association. ...

External links

  • Fédération Camerounaise de Footballofficial site
  • RSSSF archive of results 1960-
  • Cameroon National Football Team Fan Page - Facebook


 
 

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