AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Cameroon-Namibia, Indomitable Lions at full strength

David Pagou began preparations in Douala with the squad now complete

AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Cameroon-Namibia, Indomitable Lions at full strength

12.11.26
20:00

AFCON – Africa Cup of Nations

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The Indomitable Lions have officially begun preparations. Having gathered in Douala since Monday, November 9, David Pagou’s men held their first training session at Japoma’s Annex A Stadium.

David Pagou leads his first training session in Douala

After checking in at the Krystal Palace Hotel, the Cameroon internationals gradually joined the squad. The players who were present first took part in a stretching session before heading out to the pitch. In the late afternoon, David Pagou led a first collective session lasting about an hour at Japoma’s Annex A Stadium.

Seventeen players took part in the session, which featured muscle-activation exercises and passing drills in pairs. Despite the rain that fell before training began, the players were able to complete their planned work.

Bryan Mbeumo and the final reinforcements have joined the squad

The squad was then completed with the arrival of the last internationals at the Krystal Palace Hotel. Bryan Mbeumo, Oliver Kamdem, Ivan Cédric Bikoue, Karl Wassom, Arthur Avom, Angel Yondjo, Harouna Djibirin, Lilian Njoh, Mahamadou Nagida, Geovanni Vianney Ndjee and Mubarak were among those who joined their teammates. The next training session is scheduled for Tuesday at 8 p.m. at Japoma Stadium. The second session will be held behind closed doors.

Cameroon will host Namibia on November 12 at 8 p.m., also at Japoma Stadium, before playing the return leg on November 16. After two rounds of qualifying, the Indomitable Lions lead their group with four points. The Comoros and Namibia are next, with three points each. The two-legged tie against Namibia is therefore an important step for David Pagou’s men, who are aiming to continue their campaign for AFCON 2027.