Cameroon national football team

Mens national football team.

The Cameroon national football team (French: Équipe du Cameroun de football), known as Les Lions Indomptables (The Indomitable Lions), represents Cameroon in men's international football and is governed by the Fédération Camerounaise de Football (FECAFOOT). The team has a storied history in African football, having qualified for the FIFA World Cup eight times, more than any other African nation, with their first appearance in 1982. Their best World Cup performance came in 1990 when they reached the quarter-finals, becoming the first African team to achieve this feat.

Cameroon has also been a dominant force in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), winning the tournament five times: in 1984, 1988, 2000, 2002, and 2017. The team's success at AFCON has solidified its reputation as a powerhouse in African football. Notably, Cameroon is recognized for being the first African country to defeat Brazil in tournament play, achieving this milestone during the 2003 FIFA Confederations Cup and again at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

The team's colors are inspired by the national flag, featuring green shirts, red shorts, and yellow socks. Cameroon has produced many legendary players, including Samuel Eto'o, who is the all-time top scorer with 56 goals and has earned over 120 caps. Rigobert Song holds the record for most appearances with 137 caps.

Under head coach Marc Brys, Cameroon continues to build on its rich footballing heritage while nurturing young talent. The team plays its home matches at Olembe Stadium in Yaoundé. As of October 2024, Cameroon is ranked 49th in the FIFA World Rankings.