By Angu Lesley & Basile Junior Levodo
At just 17 years old, Lys Fraiche Tiwa Melong is redefining what it means to be a teenage football prodigy. The Cameroonian forward has been in blistering form across all competitions this season, racking up an astonishing 31 goals in 29 matches, a record that places her among the most prolific young strikers in world football.
She most recently found the net in a narrow 3–2 loss for Cameroon’s U17 women’s national team in a friendly against Morocco — a result that may not have gone in her team’s favour, but once again underscored Tiwa’s remarkable consistency in front of goal.
A Season to Remember
Tiwa’s 2024–2025 season has been nothing short of sensational. Her stats reflect a player not only brimming with talent, but also capable of delivering in high-pressure situations, both domestically and internationally:
Guinness Super League 2025 (Cameroon’s top women’s division)
- 19 appearances
- 22 goals
- 3 assists
U17 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers
- 6 matches
- 5 goals
- 3 assists
International Friendlies (U17)
- 3 matches
- 2 goals
Trophée des Championnes 2024
- 1 match
- 2 goals
Total: 29 matches | 31 goals | 6 assists
These are elite-level numbers — the kind of output expected from seasoned professionals, not teenagers still eligible for school tournaments.
Clinical, Composed, and Confident
What makes Tiwa so special isn’t just her scoring ability — though her numbers speak volumes. Coaches and analysts speak highly of her football intelligence, movement off the ball, positional awareness, and an increasingly mature decision-making style well beyond her years.
She’s a player who rarely disappears in big moments. Whether it’s the domestic league, continental qualifiers, or high-stakes one-off matches like the Trophée des Championnes, Tiwa delivers with a coolness that suggests she was made for the spotlight.
Her playing style blends technical finesse with raw athleticism. She’s quick off the mark, has a keen eye for goal, and perhaps most importantly — she knows how to influence a match.
A New Hope for Cameroon
Cameroon’s women’s football landscape has long been blessed with talent — from Gaëlle Enganamouit to Ajara Nchout. But Tiwa Fraiche could represent the dawn of a new era. Young, fearless, and unrelenting, she is already seen as the next big hope for the national team.
Her form couldn’t come at a better time. Cameroon are preparing for a challenging stretch of international fixtures, with upcoming matches against Ecuador, the Netherlands, Mexico, and North Korea — all heavyweights in the women’s youth game.
There will be pressure, no doubt. But if the season so far is anything to go by, Lys Fraiche Tiwa won’t just handle it — she might just thrive on it.
What They’re Saying
“She’s a special player. You don’t often see that level of instinct in front of goal at 17.”
(U17)
“If she continues developing at this rate, it’s only a matter of time before European clubs come calling.”
— Our permanent con Sports Analyst, Mballa Fabrice said.
What’s Next?
As the U17 Women’s World Cup approaches, all eyes will be on Cameroon’s preparations — and their standout striker. Scouts, fans, and pundits alike are watching Tiwa’s meteoric rise with keen interest.
One thing is clear: Lys Fraiche Tiwa is not just a rising star — she’s a phenomenon in the making.
The world might want to take notice. And fast.
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