Few nations carry the weight of tradition, passion, and expectation at the Africa Cup of Nations quite like Cameroon. As the Indomitable Lions return for their 22nd appearance at the tournament, they do so in pursuit of a sixth continental crownadding to their historic triumphs in 1984, 1988, 2000, 2002, and 2017.
With a legacy this rich, anything short of a title challenge feels insufficient. Cameroon arrives built on pride, power, and generations of excellence, determined to remind the continent why their roar has echoed for decades.
Their qualification campaign set the tone. The Lions topped their group without a single loss, finishing comfortably ahead of Zimbabwe, Kenya, and Namibia. The run showcased their depth and consistency, though the team now begins a new chapter following a major late change: David Pagou has replaced Marc Brys as head coach less than three weeks before the tournament.
