By Angu Lesley
Football Writer,kick442.com-Cameroon
Cameroon have been dealt a major blow ahead of their 2026 World Cup qualifier against Angola, with defender Michael Ngadeu-Ngadjui and winger Nicolas Moumi Ngamaleu both unavailable for selection.
Ngadeu is suspended after accumulating yellow cards, while Ngamaleu has been ruled out with a left thigh oedema, the Cameroon Football Federation confirmed on Monday.
The news comes just days after both players shone in the 2-0 win over Mauritius, where Ngadeu was commanding in defence and Ngamaleu opened the scoring with a well-taken finish. Their absence presents a major test for coach Marc Brys ahead of Tuesday’s 5pm kick-off at the Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium in Yaoundé.
Ngadeu, 33, who plays for Beijing Guoan in China, remains one of Cameroon’s most reliable defenders and was a pillar of the team that won the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations. His leadership, aerial strength and composure have long been vital to the Indomitable Lions’ defensive stability.
Ngamaleu, 30, currently with Dynamo Moscow, has been a consistent presence on the flanks, combining tireless work rate with creativity in attack. A veteran of multiple AFCONs and World Cup qualifiers, he continues to bring balance and experience to the side.
In Ngadeu’s absence, Brys could turn to Nouhou Tolo, who impressed in an improvised central defensive role against Mauritius, while Jean-Charles Castelletto, Samuel Kotto, or even Carlos Baleba could be considered as alternatives at the heart of defence.
Cameroon currently sit second in Group D and remain firmly in the race for a spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup though it depends on Cape Verde Islands dropping points at home to Eswatini.
With the team showing signs of growing cohesion under Brys, a win over Angola and an eventual qualification for the USA,Mexico and Canada showpiece of next year would further strengthen their push to return to football’s biggest stage.
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