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The Indomitable Lions of Cameroon have sailed through to the quarter final phase of the Africa Cup of Nations, after beating the Bafana Bafana of South Africa, by two goals to one at the Al Madina stadium in Rabat.

Cameroon joins Senegal, Mali and Morocco that have already qualified for the next stage of the competition.

According to the fixtures, the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon are scheduled to challenge the Atlas Lions of Morocco, at 8:00pm on Friday, January 9, 2026 at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat.

At the close of this Sunday’s game, Cameroon’s midfielder, Carlos Baleba was named Man of the Match. He dedicated the trophy to his mother, and promised to work harder. He said the strength of the team is the result of teamwork with every player ready to assist the other.

During the post match press conference, coach Hugo Bross of South Africa, expressed disappointment with the defeat, but saluted the fighting spirit of the Indomitable Lions. He said the Cameroonian team could be the surprise of the AFCON.

Coach David Pagou of Cameroon, on his part saluted his players for the victory. He said for now, the team will savour the victory before looking at what strategy they would adopt against Morocco who is the super favourite, playing in front of their home crowd.

The lions chanted victory songs and danced as they walked out of the Al Madina stadium.

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The South Africa vs Cameroon encounter is going to be a challenge between the experience of the South African team and their coach, Hugo against fighting spirit of the Indomitable Lions under coach David Pagou.

The encounter is scheduled for 8 :00pm this Sunday January 4, 2026 at the Al Medina stadium in the Agdal neighborhood in Rabat, Morocco.

The Lions have to win the round of 16 match to proceed to quarter final stage of the competition.

Prior to the encounter both sides coached by Hugo Broos for South African and David Pagou for Cameroon expressed their determination to grab the victory.

During the pre-match press conference the South African coach, Hugo Broos said he would not have mercy on Cameroon and fight to win despite the memories he keeps with the Lions. Hugo Broos won the 2017 AFCON in Gabon with the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon and won the third spot with the Bafana Bafana of South Africa during the 2023 AFCON in Cote d’Ivoire.

On the other side, the Head coach of the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon, David Pagou said his team is in their own corner and motivated to challenge the South African side which is solid and has been working together for a long time with an experienced coach.

He said the lions would used their own skills and technics to face the match just as they have been doing since the start of the competition.

About two hundred media professionals are expected to cover the Cameroon vs South Africa encounter at the stadium which is the smallest that the lions have played in since the start of the AFCON tournament.

The Al medina stadium is situated in the Agdal neighborhood of Rabat, it hosted group D matches during the group stage. The stadium has a capacity of 18 thousand seats.

It is the home stadium of Union Touarga Sports, a local club founded in 1969 and went professional in the year 2020 in the Moroccan football championship, called « Botola Pro »

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Cameroons national football team has already qualified for the round of 16 with four points, representing a victory and a draw after their two group games.

The third and last group game this Wednesday December 31, 2025 will determine their position in group F and their potential opponent.

With four points same and Cote d’Ivoire, the lions need to win with a wide goal margin in other to increases their chances of being at the top of the group.

Prior to the match, the lions had their official training session at the Abdoulaziz Rifki stadium in Agadir. During the session, three cameroonian players called up to speak to the press indicated their determination to pick the three points against Mozambique.

Head coach David Pagou during the pre-match press conference indicated that the team is taking one match at a time and their goal is to win every match irrespective of the opponent.

This Wednesday’s match coincides with the end of year message of the president of the Republic to the Cameroonian people.

The lions would therefore be expected to raw loudest as they get to the pitch to represent the national colours.

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The Indomitable Lions of Cameroon and the Elephants of Côte d’Ivoire will be battling for the top spot in group F during their encounter this Sunday December 28, 2025 at the Marakech stadium.

Both teams won their first group games and currently enjoy the lead in the group.
Prior to the encounter both sides declared their intentions to win the game indicating the tough match full of action and spectacle.

While Emerse Faé, Coach of Côte d’Ivoire said the lions are a very combative team that fights till the last minute, David Pagou of Cameroon said Cote d’Ivoire are defending champions and they would give their all to defend their title.

Both sides also took part in the pre-match training session during which three players of each side expressed their determination to play for a victory during the clash this Sunday.

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The Cameroonian students based in Marakech, have organised themselves to support the Indomitable Lions when they take on the elephants of Côte d’Ivoire.

The Njane Awrad neighborhood in Marakech, is where we met a group of Cameroonian students who are on scholarship for the most part, the students are either studying medicine or Hotel Management.

Oumarou Saliou, first year student in medicine, told reporters that, despite his limited financial resources, they are organized with the group of Cameroonian students in Marakech, to go to the stadium and support the lions.

The President of the group, Bankang lepongsi Jacques, 7th year student in medicine says he has made calls to mobilise a group of students for the sunday’s encounter.

He said they watched previous matches at the Fans zone due to insufficient means but have been longing for an occasion to support the lions at the Marakech stadium.

Another member of the group Mahamadou Elmadi, 2nd year student in hotel management, is proud to be a Caf volunteer for the AFCON.

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Evelyn Mengue A Koung has officially taken up duty as the pioneer female, Central Director in charge of Television at the CRTV.

She was commissioned by the Director General, Charles Ndongo via video conference with a mission to uplift all CRTV’s TV channels. She was installed alongside the new Editor in Chief for weekends and public holidays, Germain Noël Essengue.

Their appointments came while they were busy covering the African Cup of Nations in Morocco, so too was their installation via video conference.

The head of the CRTV team in Morocco, Evelyn Mengue A Koung from Director of TV Newsrooms to become the first ever woman to hold the office of Central Director in charge of Television at the CRTV.

The new Central Director is a PhD holder, lecturer at the Advanced School of Mass Communication, ASMAC and President of the Cameroon Wing of the Union of Cameroon Wing of the Union of Francophone Press, UPF.

In the company of her team in Morocco, she listened kindly to the mission associated with her new position as spelt out by the Director General Charles Ndongo via video conference.

Also promoted to Editor in Chief for weekends and public holidays is seasoned sports reporter Germain Noël Essengue. He was head of sports services for the Central TV Newsroom.

He looks forward to giving more color to the weekend news.

Both officials have already embraced their new tasks though thousands of kilometers from headquarters on mission.

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Les Lions Indomptables sont arrivés à Marrakech ce vendredi à 17h20, au terme de trois heures de route depuis Agadir.

Immédiatement, la délégation camerounaise a pris ses quartiers au Kenzi Farah Rose Garden hôtel, la nouvelle tanière de Nouhou Tolo et ses coéquipiers jusqu’au lendemain de leur match contre la Côte d’Ivoire programmé le 28 décembre prochain au Grand stade de Marrakech, et déterminante pour le leadership du groupe F.

Côte terrain, une séance d’entraînement matinale intense a eu lieu au stade Abdelaziz Rifki d’Anza.

Les Lions Indomptables auront une ultime répétition ce samedi, veille de match ; ce sera à partir de 18h à l’annexe 3 du Grand stade de Marrakech. Bien avant, à 11h30, David Pagou et Bryan Mbeumo seront face à la presse pour le traditionnel échange d’avant match.

A multi language Christmas day mass at the saint Anne parish of Agadir with focus on peace, tolerance and end of quarrels.

The eucharistic celebration of the feast of nativity is celebrated by Christians from over 30 nationalities who are in the coastal city of Agadir, South of Morocco to attend the African Cup of Nations finals.

The St Anne parish under the Archdiocese of Rabat was constructed in 1930. It is one of the 44 Catholic churches in Morocco, a muslim country with one percent of Christians.

The Christmas mass was officiated by Rev Fr Slawomir Kielbasa of the African missionaries. He is celebrating his seventh feast of nativity in the same parish.

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Former Cameroonian striker and African football legend, Roger Milla has been honoured with a distinction.

Roger Milla received the honors during a conference organized in the Moroccan city of Agadir to recognize his exploits in football.

The key role played by Cameroon’s 9 shirts, Roger Milla in 1988 when Morocco hosted it’s first AFCON was vividly remembered especially by those who lived the experience.

The African Football legend is being celebrated in Morocco 37 years later, as the country hosts the football jamboree again.

The legend is welcomed Moroccan traditional music.

The Football legend, shared his football journey with crowds of youths at the Agadir University of Health Science, inspiring young Africans to stay focused, determined and disciplined in order to succeed.

Besides receiving an Award, the Roving Ambassador Roger Milla received accolades from Moroccans who hold him in high esteem, describing him as a role model.

During the final of the 1988 AFCON against Nigeria in Casablanca, Milla was at the origin of the penal that gave Cameroon a win and the second title following a 1-0 win over Nigeria.

At the end of the competition, he was named Player of the Tournament and ranked amongst the top scorers with two goals.

After the showdown in Morocco, Milla’s endearing and impactful performance continued at the 1990 World Cup where he entertained the globe with his iconic dance after each goal.

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