By Awambeng Fuh

The Government of Cameroon has officially announced that the 2025 Cup of Cameroon final will be played on 14 December, setting the scene for the grand climax of the nation’s sporting year. The prestigious fixture at the Amadou Ahidjo Stadium will pit reigning champions Colombe du Dja et Lobo against the resurgent Panthère Sportive du Ndé.

A Final Rich in Meaning

The confirmation of the 14 December date has gripped football fans nationwide. The Cup of Cameroon final—traditionally presided over by either President Paul Biya or Prime Minister Joseph Dion Ngute—remains the most symbolically significant match on the domestic calendar.

This year’s edition features two clubs with contrasting histories and motivations, but a shared hunger for glory.

Colombe Return as Defending Champions

For Colombe du Dja et Lobo, this is a moment of history. The club reaches the final for the second year running, marking their first-ever back-to-back appearance in the competition. They arrive as defending champions, armed with confidence and seasoned by recent domestic success.

Over the last two seasons, Colombe have lifted the league title, the Cup of Cameroon, and the Super Cup, establishing themselves as one of the dominant forces of Cameroonian football.

But this final carries added weight. Their continental campaign ended painfully after they were eliminated by MC Alger on aggregate in the CAF Champions League preliminary rounds. The Cup final offers them the perfect stage to restore their authority and remind the continent of their ambition.

Panthère of Ndé Chase a Return to Their Golden Days

Their opponents, Panthère Sportive du Ndé, come bearing history of their own. Winners of the Cup of Cameroon in 1988 and 2009, and finalists in 2015, the club has long been associated with big moments in the competition.

Their journey to the 2025 final has rekindled old memories. Panthère secured their place with a disciplined 1–0 victory over Canon Sportif of Yaoundé, showing a blend of maturity and tactical structure that echoes the club’s past glory days.

How They Reached the Final

Colombe booked their ticket thanks to a determined 2–1 win over Atlético de Kribi in the semi-final. Head coach Richard Towa, who continues to build a winning culture at the club, will be hoping for a second consecutive Cup triumph.

Panthère’s route was more cautious but equally efficient, edging Canon in a tightly contested match that showcased their defensive resilience and counter-attacking quality.

December 14: The Nation Watches

The Cup of Cameroon final remains the ultimate sporting ceremony, the event that closes the season in pomp and grandeur. The announcement of the date has kicked preparations into high gear for both sides, with training intensity raised and expectations soaring.

For Colombe, this is a chance to defend their crown and cement their recent dominance.
For Panthère, it is an opportunity to revive their identity as one of Cameroon’s historic Cup specialists.

The countdown is officially on. Yaoundé awaits. And on 14 December, Cameroon’s footballing spotlight will shine brightest on Colombe and Panthère as they battle for national honour.

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