Cameroon–Namibia: Lions Sharpening Claws

T he Indomitable Lions have effectively begun prepara­ tions for their double confrontation against Nami­ bia, with the first leg billed for No­ vember 12, 2026, in Douala and the return match scheduled for No­ vember 16, 2026, in Gaborone, Bots­ wana. The two fixtures count for the third and fourth match days of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qua­ lifiers. It is with the ambition of producing an honourable result that the team began assembling in Douala over the weekend. At the start of the camp at Krystal Palace Hotel in Douala, 14 players were already pre­ sent, including the likes of Danny Namaso, Samuel Kotto, and Blondy Noukeu, among others. Yesterday morning, three additional players; Bil Nsongo, Edouard Sombang, and Jean-Hugues Eyango Priso joined the camp. A stretching session was later held with all the players already present in camp. Four other players were expected to arrive during the day yesterday. The Indomitable Lions’ coach was thus scheduled to conduct his first training session yesterday evening at Annex A of the Japoma Stadium, with 17 players in camp, as indicated on the official Facebook page of the Indomitable Lions. Further in­ formation reveals that the squad was expected to be complete by last night, following the arrival of the final group of 11 players, led by team captain Bryan Mbeumo. This means that Coach David Pagou should today have his full squad at his disposal as preparations enter a decisive phase. With the entire group available, Coach David Pagou will have the opportunity to continue implemen­ ting his tactical plans with a team det...