By Angu Lesley Ngwa Akonwi
Football Writer,kick442.com-Cameroon
Real Valladolid defender Enzo Boyomo has been recalled to the Cameroon national team as head coach Marc Brys unveiled his 28-man squad for this month’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying play-off against DR Congo.
Boyomo returns after missing the last international window, adding much-needed stability and athleticism to a backline that struggled for consistency in recent outings. His inclusion alongside veterans Michael Ngadeu-Ngadjui and Jean-Charles Castelletto gives Brys a blend of physical presence and ball-playing options in central defence.
The absence of Christian Kofane, the in-form Bayer Leverkusen striker, remains a talking point. The 21-year-old, who has impressed in the Bundesliga and UEFA Champions League this season, has reportedly turned down his third consecutive call-up. His decision comes despite rising optimism after FECAFOOT president Samuel Eto’o personally attended Leverkusen’s clash with PSG to show commitment to integrating him into the national setup. Sources close to Kofane suggest he is still weighing his international future, though federation insiders remain hopeful that dialogue with Eto’o could yet lead to a breakthrough in 2026.
Cameroon’s squad blends experience and youth across all areas of the pitch. In goal, André Onana (Trabzonspor, Turkey), Simon Omossola (AS Vita Club, DR Congo), and Davis Epassy (Dinamo București, Romania) provide reliability. The defence, strengthened by Boyomo, includes Michael Ngadeu-Ngadjui (Beijing Guoan, China), Jean-Charles Castelletto (Al Duhail,Qatar), Malcom Bokélé (Gotztepe,Turkey), Jackson Tchatchoua (Wolverhampton Wanderers, England), Darlin Yongwa (Lorient, France), Nouhou Tolo (Seattle Sounders, USA), and Aboubakar Nagida (Stade Rennes, France), forming a versatile and physical unit.
The midfield features a combination of energy, control, and experience with Carlos Baleba (Brighton & Hove Albion, England), Jean Onana (Genoa,Italy), Arthur Avom (Lorient, France), Yvan Neyou (Getafe, Spain), André-Frank Zambo Anguissa (Napoli, Italy), Wilitty Younoussa (Rodez Aveyron, France), and Emile Onana (Genoa,Italy). This core offers pressing ability, transitional speed, and physical dominance, capable of controlling the tempo against DR Congo.
Up front, Cameroon has multiple attacking options with Patrick Soko (UD Almería, Spain), Moumi Ngamaleu (Dynamo Moscow, Russia), Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting (New York Red Bulls, USA), Karl Etta Eyong (Levante, Spain), Danny Namaso (Auxerre, France), Vincent Aboubakar (Nefti Baku,Azerbaijan), Bryan Mbeumo (Brentford, England), Christian Bassogog (Al-Akhdoud, Saudi Arabia), Georges-Kévin Nkoudou (Al Diriyah, Saudi Arabia), and Franck Magri (Toulouse, France). While the team is well-balanced, Kofane’s absence leaves a gap in terms of a natural poacher capable of exploiting tight defensive spaces.
Brys is likely to rely on defensive solidity and midfield control to dictate matches while using pace, creativity, and versatility in attack to break down DR Congo’s defence. The mix of experienced internationals and promising young talent suggests a team ready to adapt to different match situations. Cameroon faces a high-stakes, knockout play-off where every moment is decisive, and this squad reflects Brys’ strategy of blending stability, energy, and tactical flexibility to secure a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Full Cameroon Squad:
Goalkeepers: André Onana (Trabzonspor, Turkey), Simon Omossola (AS Vita Club, DR Congo), Davis Epassy (Dinamo București, Romania)
Defenders: Michael Ngadeu-Ngadjui (Beijing Guoan, China), Jean-Charles Castelletto (Al Duhail, Qatar), Malcom Bokélé (Gotztepe,Turkey), Jackson Tchatchoua (Wolverhampton Wanderers, England), Darlin Yongwa (Lorient, France), Nouhou Tolo (Seattle Sounders, USA), Aboubakar Nagida (Stade Rennes, France), Enzo Boyomo (Osasuna, Spain)
Midfielders: Carlos Baleba (Brighton & Hove Albion, England), Jean Onana (Genoa, Italy), Arthur Avom (Lorient, France), Yvan Neyou (Getafe, Spain), André-Frank Zambo Anguissa (Napoli, Italy), Willitty Younoussa (Rodez Aveyron, France), Emile Onana (Gotztepe,Turkey)
Forwards: Patrick Soko (UD Almería, Spain), Moumi Ngamaleu (Dynamo Moscow, Russia), Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting (New York Red Bulls, USA), Karl Etta Eyong (Levante, Spain), Danny Namaso (Auxerre, France), Vincent Aboubakar (Nefti Baku, Azerbaijan), Bryan Mbeumo (Brentford, England), Christian Bassogog (Al-Akhdoud, Saudi Arabia), Georges-Kévin Nkoudou (Al Diriyah, Saudi Arabia), Franck Magri (Toulouse, France)
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