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  • AFCON 2025: The Game on Social media

    The social media is beaming to the rhythm of the AFCON with content producers proposing a variety of items.

    From AI generated videos, graphics designs, to video footage and text most contents either wish well for the lions or predict their victory.

    A video generated by Artificial Intelligence of Coach David Pagou in dance mode is just one of such contents that celebrate the results of the coach, considered a revelation.

    Some content creators also venture in the gamble of predicting the winners of matches, sometimes referring to the views as divine revelation however the results of some matches sparked doubt on their claims which are sometimes inaccurate.

    With Cameroon vs Morocco game just hours away, various theories have been put forth to just why five time title holders, the Indomitable Lions should raw loudest against the host, the Atlas Lions of Morocco who pride themselves as having Africa best player of the year, the top scorers of the tournament so far and will be playing in front of their home crowd.

    While content creators play the virtual match on social media, fans look forward with optimism to a win for Cameroon on Friday January 9, at the Prince Moulay Abdellah stadium.
    Elvis Teke

  • AFCON 2025: Africa’s Top Eight on Recess ahead of Quarter finals

    The round of 16 matches of the Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 are now over. Teams have a two day window to recuperate before getting back to the pitch for quarter final matches.

    So far, of the 24 teams that participated, lodged in six groups from A-F, 16 have already left the competition, only 8 are still in the race including:

    Morocco, Senegal, Cameroon, Algeria, Nigeria, Mali, Egypt and title holders Côte d’Ivoire.

    The first group of eight left after failing to cross the group stage and eight others were knocked out at the round of 16.

    At this level of the competition, 44 matches have been played with 110 goals scored as oppose to 113 during the AFCON 2013 in Cote d’Ivoire.

    The Widest goal difference is 4-0 in favour of Nigeria against Mozambique during the round of 16 match same as in 2023 but back then two matches had similar results.

    Seven red cards have already been issued to players in various stages of the competition.

    As teams compete for the trophy, stickers are also in the race for the golden boot. So far, the highest goal scorer is Morocco’s Brahim Díaz with 4 goals in 4 matches.

    He is closely followed by 6 players with 3 goals each, including

    Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)

    Lassine Sinayoko (Mali)

    Ayoub El Kaabi (Morocco)

    Mohamed Salah (Egypt)

    Riyad Mahrez (Algeria)

    Victor Osimhen (Nigeria)

    Cameroon’s best scorers are Christian Kofane, Junior Tchamadeu have two goals each and have both played three matches each.

    Cameroon has also won the man of the match award three times in four matches offered to:

    Bryan Mbeumo

    Christian Kofane

    Carlos Baleba

    The team Cameroon is already in Rabat fine-tuning their winning strategy under the supervision of Coach David Pagou ahead of their clash at 8pm this Friday January 9, 2026 against the hosts, the Atlas Lions of Morocco, with the hope of improving on their statistics.

    Elvis Teke

  • AFCON 2025 : Indomitable Lions Amazing journey through the group Stage

    The Indomitable lions journey to the AFCON officially kicked off in Morocco with their arrival at the Agadir Airport on December 19, 2025 from Casablanca where they had been in camp for about a week.

    It was about midnight amidst freezing temperatures that the chartered jet taxied at the airport of the city that was going to be their base throughout the competition.

    Cameroonian fans based in Morocco turned out to welcome the lions to the Agadir.

    Head coach David Pagou on his first international expedition with the indomitable lions was accompanied by his selection of 28 players, a majority of them heading for their first AFCON experience.

    The squad settled at their seaside residence at the Hyatt Regency in Tagazout, a fishing village in Morocco’s Atlantic coast, where they strategies far from the media to finetune the strategies ahead of their first match against Gabon.

    During the pre-match press conference, media professionals anxiously awaited the first declarations for Coach David Pagou who had just take control of the squad a few days to the tournament. It was here that he the catch phrase, “Ndamba na for field”  meaning football is on the pitch.x

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    It was also during the pre-match training session at the Abdoulaziz Rifki stadium that the media caught a glimpse of the players during the 15 minutes window opened by CAF for the media. Three players also addressed the press in line with new CAF rules.

    Then came the D-day on December 24, 2025, the 45,480 capacity Agrar stadium in Agadir situated on one of the plans of the Atlas mountain welcomed fans of the panthers of Gabon and the Indomitable lions of Cameroon. Fans gave screams of excitement during the warmup session leading to the game.

    With the kick off given, supporter kept their fingers crossed praying for the lions to outrun their central African neighbour. Both sides squandered several opportunities until the lions took the edge from the goal from Karl Etta Eyong who scored the first goal for the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon.

    With One goal up, the lions maintained control of the game without taking any damages. When the referee blow the final whistle it was Cameroon 1 and 0 for Gabon. Cameroon’s Bryan Mbuemo was awarded the Man of the match Award. Coach David Pagou in his calm tone told the press that the lions are in their own corner constructing their young team.

    The lions continues their exploits four days later at the Marrakech stadium with a draw during the second group F game against title holders, the Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire. The match was full of fireworks with Elephants opening score and the Lions equalizing less than three minutes after. With four points and two goals in two matches, team Cameroon automatically picked one of the qualification tickets for the knockout stage. With equal number of points as the Cote d’Ivoire both sides struggled for the top spot in third and final group game.

    Coach David Pagou insisted on team work within his squad which he described as the youngest in the tournant.

    On December 31, 2025, the lions were informed that the President of the Republic had move his end of year address to the nation by one hour earlier to honour the lions who had to play at 8pm. Motivated by the consideration, the players made Cameroonians proud by winning their game against, Mozambique and grabbing the man of the match award given to Christian Kofane.

    The team that missed the qualification ticket to the World Cup, recruited a new coach without international experience just days to the competition came to the AFCON stronger than expected and surprised most sports pundits and predictions. The indomitable Lions are rewriting history and some coaches are already describing team Cameroon as the Surprise of the AFCON.

    Elvis Teke

  • AFCON 2025: Christian Kofane, Cameroon’s emerging striker

    Indomitable Lions forward and bearer of jersey no 26, Christian Kofane has already engraved his name in the list of goal scorers at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

    In three appearances, Kofane he scored two goals, during the third group F game against Mozambique and in the round of 16 encounter against South Africa.

    The youngest goal scorer in the going AFCON in Morocco is Cameroon’s Christian Michel Kofane. He is 1,89 m tall and aged 19 years, 5 months.

    The slim bodied player with an feeble physical out is an embodiment of the Lion fighting spirit, coming in handy each time.

    With two goals to his credit against South African the round of 16, in rabat and the match winning goal against Mozambique in the last group F game where his performance also earned him the Man of the match trophy.

    He was the last played called by coach David Pagou to reach the lions’ den.
    Born in Douala on July 26, 2006, Kofane has also become the youngest player to score for Cameroon at the AFCON since the year 2000.

    At club level the Cameroonian professional footballer plays for Bundesliga’s Bayer Leverkusen as a forward where he is also youngest scorer.

    Before going professional in Europe Kofane played in Cameroon’s Littoral Regional football League with the AS Nylon Club in Douala until late 2024, before traveling to Spain.

    With two goals to his credit, Christian Michel Kofane is two goals behind the top scorers in 4 goals in the AFCON. His goal tally is expected to increase as Cameroon continues in the competition.

    Elvis Teke

  • #Noel2025 : Mgr Jean Mbarga appelle à une refondation des chrétiens 

    L’archevêque métropolitain de Yaoundé s’exprimait ainsi ce 25 décembre 2025, à l’occasion de la célébration de la fête de la nativité.

    C’était à la cathédrale Notre Dame des Victoires où il célébrait la messe de 9h, venus nombreux acclamer le Messie venu naître parmi les hommes.

    Signification de Noël

    Occasion pour l’homme de Dieu de s’apesantir sur la signification de cette fête chrétienne qui, explique-t-il, est la naissance de l’enfant sauveur de l’humanité, Jésus Christ. Ce faisant, relève-t-il, Jésus permet à l’homme de participer à la procréation divine. Pour cette célébration qu’il qualifie de « miracle de Noël », Mgr Jean Mbarga relève que « Nous avons une proximité et des racines anciennes avec le Christ », car, poursuit-il, « les africains ont été parmi les premiers à connaître l’enfant Jésus en l’accueillant en Egypte ».

    Pour devenir les collaborateurs de ce prince de la paix, explique-t-il, nous sommes appelés à être des artisans de la réconciliation. Dès lors, l’officiant demande à chaque chrétien de reconnaître Christ à travers celui qui est à côté de lui, à travers l’étranger, pour que, auprès de tous, il n’y ait plus de personnes isolées et abandonnées.

    Nécessaire refondation des chrétiens

    Pour cette année, l’archevêque métropolitain de Yaoundé relève que Noël intervient «au moment où nous avons besoin de nous refonder ». D’où son invite aux fidèles et aux hommes de bonne volonté à refonder leur histoire et leur projet ainsi que leur vie en Jésus Christ, « parce qu’il assume la totalité de l’histoire de l’humanité, c’est le verbe de tous les temps parce que le Christ a une sagesse profonde qui peut nous permettre de sortir de toutes les crises qui minent nos Nations, qui minent le monde », a-t-il martelé.

    Pour lui en effet, le meilleur cadeau que nous puissions donner à ce Jésus qui vient nous rappeler qu’il est venu dans le monde pour nous sauver, c’est de lui donner notre honnêteté. « Que le bien commun soit possible, que le respect des biens publics soit aussi acquis, que nous ayons tous le souci de la promotion globale, nationale, et que la jeunesse puisse rêver d’un monde meilleur », a-t-il renchéri. Car, selon lui, en l’espérance, nous allons vaincre la mélancolie, la résignation, le mal-vivre et le découragement.

    Aline Florence Nguini

  • AFCON 2025 : Cameroon Grabs Quarter final Ticket from South Africa

    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.

    Elvis Teke

  • AFCON 2025 : Indomitable Lions set to Face Bafana Bafana in Rabat


    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 »

    Elvis Teke

  • AFCON 2025 : Indomitable Lions travel to Rabat

    The Indomitable Lions of Cameroon are expected to fly to the Moroccan capital Rabat as from Friday January 2, 2025 ahead of their round of 16 match against the Bafana Bafana of South Africa on Sunday January 4, 2025.

    Rabat is situated some 540km from Agadir passing through Casablanca. The city of Rabat is said to have a classic Mediterranean climate, cooler and wetter than Agadir, where the Lions had been stationed for about two weeks.

    New Year at Hyatt Regency Taghazout

    The team is said to have enjoyed a calm day of rest marking the 2026 New Year feast.

    The New Year celebration followed their victory over Mozambique that place at the second position in group F though having equal points as the title holders, Côte d’Ivoire at the top of the group.

    The Indomitable Lions completed the group stage with seven points, winning two matches and drawing one, scoring four goals, conceding two goals.

    During the post match press conference, Coach David Pagou said he told his players that the Head of State moved the time of his address by an hour because of the Indomitable Lions encounter, which is something unheard off. The players were so touched and they decided to make good of it during the match.

    He also congratulated the players for the performance so far though he says they have to continue working hard in order to solve the equation of the Bafana Bafana of South Africa when they clash on January 4.

    The players also shared a similar opinion when interviewed at the mixed zone.

    Captain Nohou Tolo on his part assured Cameroonians that the pain suffered during the match was a sign of muscle fatigue but he’s getting over it.

    The players said they are humble but focused, determined and motivated to win every match irrespective of the opponent.

    Elvis Teke

  • AFCON 2025 : Indomitable Lions strive to lead Group F

    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.

    Elvis Teke

  • AFCON 2025: Cameroon takes on Côte d’Ivoire in crucial group F encounter

    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.

    Elvis Teke