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Champions League: Hakimi Equals Samuel Eto'o's African RecordChampions League

Champions League: Hakimi Equals Samuel Eto'o's African Record

Achraf Hakimi has reached 78 Champions League appearances, matching Samuel Eto'o's historic record, behind Mohamed Salah and Didier Drogba.

September 11, 2026
16 August 2026 Football Results: Cameroon Crowned, Lens Stun PSG, Arsenal Start StrongFootball

16 August 2026 Football Results: Cameroon Crowned, Lens Stun PSG, Arsenal Start Strong

Cameroon crowned WAFCON champions, Lens shocking PSG, Arsenal thrashing Manchester City: here's the full round-up of 16 August 2026's football results across every competition.

August 18, 2026
2026 WAFCON: Cameroon Crowned Champions After 3-0 Final Win Over MalawiNational Teams

2026 WAFCON: Cameroon Crowned Champions After 3-0 Final Win Over Malawi

Cameroon claimed the 2026 WAFCON title with a 3-0 final win over Malawi in Rabat, powered by a Marie Ngah brace and a Naomi Eto goal. Algeria finished third after beating Morocco on penalties.

August 16, 2026
2026 WAFCON: Cameroon and Malawi Reach the Final After Eliminating Morocco and AlgeriaNational Teams

2026 WAFCON: Cameroon and Malawi Reach the Final After Eliminating Morocco and Algeria

Cameroon knocked out Morocco on penalties (3-1) after a goalless draw, while Malawi thrashed Algeria 3-1 thanks to a Chawinga hat-trick — the two meet in the final on 16 August in Rabat.

August 13, 2026
2026 WAFCON: Algeria and Morocco already in the semis — the full recapNational Teams

2026 WAFCON: Algeria and Morocco already in the semis — the full recap

Algeria and Morocco have booked their spots in the 2026 WAFCON semi-finals and the 2027 World Cup, as Cameroon vs Nigeria and Malawi vs Ghana are still to be played.

August 9, 2026
Women's AFCON 2026: full schedule and results of every matchFootball

Women's AFCON 2026: full schedule and results of every match

Full results from Groups A, B and C, plus the latest on Group D as its final matchday is played this Thursday. Every score from the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, running 26 July to 16 August.

August 6, 2026

Matches

Standings

PDIFFPTS
Qualification
1Ivory Coast3+27
2Mozambique3-13
3Cameroon3+27
4Gabon3-30
Rules and legend
  • Qualification
  • Relegation

Top Players

About the Cameroon national team

The Cameroon national team, nicknamed "the Indomitable Lions," is governed by the Cameroonian Football Federation (FECAFOOT), founded in 1959. They have won five Africa Cup of Nations titles (1984, 1988, 2000, 2002, 2017), and are currently led by Belgian head coach Marc Brys.

Trophy roll

  • Africa Cup of Nations: 1984, 1988, 2000, 2002, 2017

Legendary players

  • Roger Milla — an icon of the 1990 World Cup, where Cameroon became the first African nation to reach the quarter-finals.
  • Samuel Eto'o — the Indomitable Lions' all-time top scorer, now president of the Cameroonian federation.
  • Rigobert Song — Cameroon's most-capped player in history, with 137 caps.
  • André-Frank Zambo Anguissa — the team's current captain.

World Cup

Cameroon did not qualify for the 2026 edition.

FIFA ranking

Cameroon rank among the historic nations of the African continent in the FIFA World Ranking.

Frequently asked questions

When is Cameroon's next match?+

Cameroon face Ivory Coast on 3 October 2026.

What is Cameroon's current standing?+

Cameroon are currently 2 in Africa Cup of Nations with 7 points.

How many AFCON titles has Cameroon won?+

Five: 1984, 1988, 2000, 2002, and 2017.

Who is Cameroon's all-time top scorer?+

Samuel Eto'o, now president of the Cameroonian federation.

Did Cameroon qualify for the 2026 World Cup?+

No.

When was the Cameroonian Football Federation founded?+

The FECAFOOT was founded in 1959.