Category: Cameroon
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Persian Gulf: Double for Tawamba as Nigerians shine in Iraq
While the UAE, Qatar, Oman and Kuwait championships were on break last weekend, the others went ahead as normal. In Saudi Arabia (Matchday 13), a brace from Cameroonian Léandre Tawamba enabled Al Akhdoud (16th) to beat Al Hazem (2-1). Al Khaleej (12th) won (3-1) against Al-Taee (15th), with a goal from Egyptian Mohamed Sherif. Ghanaian…
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AFCON 2023 – Joseph-Antoine Bell: “As a Cameroonian, there are grounds for concern”.
A former Cameroon international, Joseph-Antoine Bell is now known for his outspokenness in the media. In this exclusive interview with Sport News Africa, the two-time African champion from 1984 and 1988 talks about the excitement surrounding the forthcoming Africa Cup of Nations. The former goalkeeper also voiced his concerns about the Cameroon national team, although…
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FIFA World Cup 2026 (Q) – Cameroon: Rigobert Song revives the competition
For his first two qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, Cameroon coach Rigobert Song has dropped a number of key players in favor of young new talents. Cameroon national soccer team coach Rigobert Song has decided to implement a bold managerial policy ahead of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. This new approach focuses on reviving…
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Cameroon – Conceiçao affair: A new twist for Fécafoot
As a last resort, the Cameroon Football Federation is ordered to pay more than 1,600,000 euros to former Indomitable Lions coach Antonio Conceiçao. Another legal defeat for Samuel Eto’o and the Cameroon Football Federation (Fécafoot). The Swiss Federal Court has just upheld the decision of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in the case…
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Christian Guebogo: The beacon of Cameroonian women’s handball
A former player turned coach at just 23, Serge Christian Guebogo has shaped several generations of Cameroonian women’s handball for almost two decades. “He left a very big void. No one knows if it will ever be filled”. That’s how the Cameroon Handball Federation (Fécahand) describes Serge Christian Guebogo. This name, which resonates in the…
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MMA: A Ngannou – Wilder clash?
Asked about his next objectives after his fight against Tyson Fury, Francis Ngannou confessed to having exchanges with Deontay Wilder. The idea of a clash between the Cameroonian and the American is already making the Professional Fighters League, the MMA organization to which Ngannou is linked, salivate. Francis Ngannou and Deontay Wilder could well find…
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Fury – Ngannou: Fever rises in Cameroon
Francis Ngannou’s fans are rallying to support the Cameroonian fighter, who takes on Britain’s Tyson Fury on Saturday in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia). Excitement is reaching unprecedented heights across Cameroon ahead of the highly anticipated fight between UFC champion Francis Ngannou and British boxer Tyson Fury. Ngannou fans are mobilizing across the country to show their…
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Europa League: Frank Magri at Anfield to shine
After the Champions League, it’s time for the Europa League.Europe’s second cup offers dream fixtures and opportunities to discover new players.This Thursday, October 26, Sport News Africa presents Frank Magri. The Toulouse striker, a Cameroonian international, will take on Liverpool at Anfield.Kick-off is scheduled for 7pm GMT. On their return to the European Cup, Toulouse…
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Bryan Mbeumo: King of the Bees but ghost in Cameroon
At Brentford, Bryan Mbeumo is the boss of the attack. The Cameroonian carries the attack, which is without Ivan Toney. The 24-year-old shines in both creative and finishing roles. The Indomitable Lions hope to see him at this level for the 2023 African Cup of Nations… Bees are led by a queen, but in Brentford…
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Martin Bakole: Fury’s training partner divides Ngannou fans
In the run-up to his fight with Francis Ngannou, Tyson Fury has chosen the Congolese Martin Bakole as his sparring partner. A decision that has divided Cameroonian fans, with some claiming it’s a betrayal. The world of boxing is holding its breath ahead of the fight between England’s WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury and…