Cameroon's AFCON 2025 chaos: Why there are two squad ...
After a manager sacking, two squad lists and incendiary interviews, here's who will represent Cameroon at the Africa Cup of Nations.
www.espn.comHere are the latest notable developments regarding the Cameroon national football team:
- Cameroon has been navigating a season with some coaching and selection upheaval ahead of AFCON 2025/2026 cycles, including reports of managerial changes and squad disputes. Media coverage from late 2025 into early 2026 highlighted a period of instability, with talk of two squad lists and coaching staff changes affecting preparation.[2][3][5]
- In late 2024 to 2025, FIFA eligibility decisions allowed several players with dual national ties to switch allegiance to Cameroon, potentially broadening the player pool for major tournaments, though these changes were context-specific and occurred ahead of AFCON and World Cup qualifiers.[1]
- Coverage from outlets focused on Cameroon’s AFCON campaigns, including previews and analyses of squad selections and performance expectations following upheaval, with varying assessments of Cameroon’s chances in the tournament despite the off-field issues.[3][5][9]
Illustration: If you’d like, I can summarize a timeline of coaching changes, squad selections, and notable player eligibility decisions from 2024–2026 in a compact table.
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Citations:
- Reports on AFCON squad lists and coaching changes in 2025–2026.[5][2][3]
- FIFA/eligibility changes affecting Cameroon players ahead of World Cup AFCON cycles.[1]
- Broader AFCON coverage and analyses of Cameroon’s tournament preparation.[9][3]