Cameroon name 28-man squad for November FIFA window with interesting new faces

By Angu Lesley

Football Writer,kick442.com-Cameroon

Cameroon head coach David Pagou has unveiled a 28-man squad for the November 2026 FIFA international window, with the Indomitable Lions set to face Namibia in their Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign.

The squad features a blend of established internationals and emerging talents, with Manchester United duo Bryan Mbeumo and Carlos Baleba among the headline selections. The list also includes several players from European clubs and four representatives of Cameroonian sides, underlining the coach’s broad selection options.

Montpellier HSC goalkeeper Simon Brady Ngapandouetnbu leads the goalkeeping department, alongside Blondy Rudolph Nna Noukeu, Emile Merlin Lako Wendeu and Sombang Amenang Edouard.

In defence, Pagou has selected Darlin Yongwa, Mahamadou Nagida, Junior Samuel Kotto, Enzo Ebosse, Oliver Kamdem Wabo, Che Malone Fondoh Junior, Kevin Keben, Lilian Paul René Njoh, Junior Baptiste Tchamadeu and Salomon Patrick Nkoa Amougou.

The midfield department is led by Mbeumo and Baleba, with Arthur Avom, Karl Gameni Wassom, Danny Namaso, Harouna Djibirrin, David Roy Nyengue, Ivan Jordan Nana, Saidou Alioum Moubarak and Jean Hugues Eyango Priso completing the selection.

Up front, Agbor Ndjee Giovanni Vianney, Dorinel Angel Yondjo, Nsongо Tonfack Bil Dorno and Ivan Cédric Bikoue Embolo will provide the attacking options as Cameroon look to strengthen their campaign.

The Indomitable Lions are scheduled to host Namibia on November 12 before travelling to Windhoek for the return fixture on November 16, with both matches counting towards the 2027 AFCON qualifiers. Cameroon will be looking to collect valuable points and strengthen their position in Group G.

Goalkeepers: Simon Brady Ngapandouetnbu (Montpellier HSC, France), Blondy Rudolph Nna Noukeu (US Boulogne, France), Emile Merlin Lako Wendeu (Marumo Gallants FC, South Africa), Sombang Amenang Edouard (Colombe Sportive du Dja, Cameroon).

Defenders: Darlin Yongwa (Norwich City, England), Mahamadou Nagida (Stade Rennais, France), Junior Samuel Kotto (Stade de Reims, France), Enzo Ebosse (Udinese, Italy), Kamdem Wabo Oliver (Levski Sofia, Bulgaria), Che Malone Fondoh Junior (USM Alger, Algeria), Kevin Keben (Watford, England), Lilian Paul René Njoh (Servette FC, Switzerland), Junior Baptiste Tchamadeu (Stoke City, England), Salomon Patrick Nkoa Amougou (RAAL La Louvière, Belgium).

Midfielders: Arthur Avom (Lorient, France), Carlos Noom Quomah Baleba (Manchester United, England), Bryan Mbeumo (Manchester United, England), Karl Gameni Wassom (Riga FC, Latvia), Danny Namaso (AJ Auxerre, France), Harouna Djibirrin (Angers SCO, France), David Roy Nyengue (Espérance Sportive de Zarzis, Tunisia), Ivan Jordan Nana (Indomables, Cameroon), Saidou Alioum Moubarak (FK Jablonec, Czech Republic), Jean Hugues Eyango Priso (Colombe Sportive du Dja, Cameroon).

Forwards: Agbor Ndjee Giovanni Vianney (FC Copenhagen, Denmark), Dorinel Angel Yondjo (Lille, France), Nsongо Tonfack Bil Dorno (Deportivo La Coruña, Spain), Ivan Cédric Bikoue Embolo (Alanyaspor, Türkiye).