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Cameroon
Nickname(s)Lions Indomptables
(Indomitable Lions)
AssociationFédération Camerounaise
de Football
ConfederationCAF (Africa)
Head coachHorst Köppel
Asst coachJules Nyongha
CaptainRigobert Song
Most capsRigobert Song (108)
Top scorerPatrick Mboma (33)
Home stadiumStade Omnisports
FIFA codeCMR''
FIFA ranking25
Highest FIFA ranking11 (November 2006)
Lowest FIFA ranking62 (April 1997)
Elo ranking33
Highest Elo ranking12 (June 2003)
Lowest Elo ranking76 (April 1995)
　
First kit
　
Second kit
First international
Cameroon 9 - 2 Somalia
(Madagascar; 13 April, 1960)
Biggest win
Cameroon 9 - 2 Somalia
(Madagascar; 13 April, 1960)
Biggest defeat
Norway 6 - 1 Cameroon
(Oslo, Norway; 31 October, 1990)
Russia 6 - 1 Cameroon
(Palo Alto, California, USA; 28 June, 1994)
Costa Rica 5 - 0 Cameroon
(San Jose, Costa Rica; 9 March, 1997)
World Cup
Appearances5 (First in 1982)
Best resultQuarterfinals, 1990
African Nations Cup
Appearances14 (First in 1970)
Best resultWinners, 1984, 1988,
2000, 2002
Confederations Cup
Appearances2 (First in 2001)
Best result2nd, 2003

Olympic medal record
Men’s Football
Gold2000 SydneyTeam
The Cameroon national football team, nicknamed Lions Indomptables (Indomitable Lions), is the national team of Cameroon and is controlled by the Fédération Camerounaise de Football. It is one of Africa's most successful sides, as Cameroon was the first African team to reach the quarterfinals of the World Cup, in 1990, losing to England in extra time. They have also won 4 African Nations Cups, as well as the gold medal at the 2000 Summer Olympics.

Last and next games

History

Cameroon qualified for its first FIFA World Cup in 1982. With the increase of 16 to 24 teams Cameroon qualified along with Algeria to represent Africa in Spain. Cameroon was drawn into group 1 with Italy, Poland, and Peru. In their first game Cameroon faced Italy and held on to a surprising 1-1 draw. Cameroon held Peru and Poland to 0-0 draws but failed to qualify for the second round. Cameroon did their fans proud having not lost a game.

Cameroon narrowly failed to qualify for the 1986 World Cup in Mexico.

Cameroon qualified for the 1990 World Cup surpassing Nigeria and beating Tunisia in the final round playoff. In the final tournament Cameroon were drawn into group B with Argentina, Romania, and the Soviet Union. Cameroon shocked the world by defeating holders Argentina 1-0. Cameroon later defeated Romania 2-1 and lost to the Soviet Union 4-0, becoming the first side to top a World Cup Finals group with a negative goal difference. In the second round Cameroon defeated Colombia 2-1 with Roger Milla scoring two goals in the extra time. In the quarter finals Cameroon faced England. At 25 minutes England's David Platt scored for England. In the second half however Cameroon came back with a 61st minute penalty from Kunde and took the lead with Ekeke at 65 minutes. England however equalized in the 83rd minute with a penalty from Lineker. Lineker made in 3-2 for England with a penalty in the 105th minute. Cameroon had nearly created one of the greatest upsets in the World Cup.

The 1994 World Cup in the USA saw the adjustment of representation for three African teams qualify. Cameroon qualified with Nigeria and Morocco. In the final tournament Cameroon were drawn into group B with Sweden, Brazil, and Russia. After convincing 2-2 draw with Sweden, Cameroon were determined to make an impact. However a 3-0 loss to Brazil and a 6-1 loss to Russia effectively ended their hopes of glory.

The 1998 World Cup in France saw the increase of 24 to 32 teams. Cameroon qualified alongside five African countries. After qualifying as expected, Cameroon were drawn into group B with Italy, Chile, and Austria. Cameroon struggled and drew their first two games with Chile and Austria. Cameroon were eliminated from the group when they lost to Italy 3-0.

Cameroon qualified for the 2002 World Cup in Korea-Japan clinching first place in their group which included Angola, Zambia, and Togo. Before the start of the World Cup, Cameroon ran into controversy sporting Puma sleeveless kits which they wore in the 2002 African Cup of Nations. FIFA immediately declared the kits illegal and black sleeves were added. Cameroon were drawn into group E with Germany, Ireland, and Saudi Arabia. Cameroon started with a 1-1 draw with Ireland after giving up the lead and later defeated Saudi Arabia 1-0. In their last game Cameroon were defeated 2-0 by Germany and were narrowly eliminated by the Irish who had not lost a game. In the 2006 World Cup qualifying round Cameroon were drawn into group 3 with Côte d'Ivoire, Egypt, Libya, Sudan, and Benin. Cameroon led the group for most of time unitil their final game. On October 8, 2005 Cameroon drew with Egypt 1-1 while Côte d'Ivoire defeated Sudan 3-1. This result prevented Cameroon from making the World Cup.

Cameroon had been successful in the African Cup of Nations qualifying fourteen times and winning it four times most recently in 2002. The 2004 African Cup of Nations witnessed Cameroon again run into controversy regarding their kits. PUMA had designed a one piece kit for the Cameroon team which FIFA declared illegal stating that the kits must have separate shirts and shorts. FIFA then imposed fines on Cameroon and deducted six points from their qualifying campaign. PUMA argued that a two piece kit is not stated as a requirement in the FIFA laws of the game. PUMA however lost the case in court and Cameroon were forced to wear two piece kits and FIFA restored the six qualifying points to Cameroon.

Cameroon Football Achievements

Afro-Asian Cup of Nations :
:*1 Time Champion (1985)
CEMAC Cup :
:*2 Times Champion (2003, 2005)
:*1 Time Runners-up
Central African Games :
:*2 Times Champion (1976, 1987)
UDEAC Championship :
:*4 Times Champion (1984, 1986, 1987, 1989)
:*1 Time Runners-up
: 2003

World Cup record

African Nations Cup record

Current squad

The following squad includes players called up for a friendly against Japan on August 22, 2007.

Goalkeepers

| style="text-align: right;" | | style="text-align: center;" |GK |Souleymanou Hamidou |22 November 1973 | style="text-align: center;" |40 | style="text-align: center;" |0 | Boavista Porto

| style="text-align: right;" | | style="text-align: center;" |GK |Idriss Carlos Kameni |18 February 1984 | style="text-align: center;" |27 | style="text-align: center;" |0 | RCD Espanyol

Defenders

| style="text-align: right;" | | style="text-align: center;" |DF |Rigobert Song |1 July 1976 | style="text-align: center;" |103 | style="text-align: center;" |3 | Galatasaray

| style="text-align: right;" | | style="text-align: center;" |DF |Thimothée Atouba |17 February 1982 | style="text-align: center;" |20 | style="text-align: center;" |0 | Hamburger SV

| style="text-align: right;" | | style="text-align: center;" |DF |Geremi |20 December 1978 | style="text-align: center;" |60 | style="text-align: center;" |6 | Chelsea

| style="text-align: right;" | | style="text-align: center;" |DF |Andre Bikey |8 January 1985 | style="text-align: center;" |10 | style="text-align: center;" |1 | Reading

| style="text-align: right;" | | style="text-align: center;" |DF |Pierre Wome |8 July 1983 | style="text-align: center;" |25 | style="text-align: center;" |3 | Werder Bremen

| style="text-align: right;" | | style="text-align: center;" |DF |Jean-Joël Perrier-Doumbé |27 September 1984 | style="text-align: center;" |15 | style="text-align: center;" |0 | Celtic

Midfielders

| style="text-align: right;" | | style="text-align: center;" |MF |Modeste M'Bami |9 October 1982 | style="text-align: center;" |22 | style="text-align: center;" |7 | Olympique Marseille

| style="text-align: right;" | | style="text-align: center;" |MF |Eric Djemba-Djemba |29 May 1985 | style="text-align: center;" |11 | style="text-align: center;" |4 | Portsmouth

| style="text-align: right;" | | style="text-align: center;" |MF |Daniel Ngom Kome |19 May 1980 | style="text-align: center;" |3 | style="text-align: center;" |0 | Real Valladolid

| style="text-align: right;" | | style="text-align: center;" |MF |Alexandre Song |28 November 1987 | style="text-align: center;" |2 | style="text-align: center;" |1 | Arsenal

| style="text-align: right;" | | style="text-align: center;" |MF |Guy Armand Feutchine |18 November 1978 | style="text-align: center;" |18 | style="text-align: center;" |7 | FC Basel

| style="text-align: right;" | | style="text-align: center;" |MF |Alioum Saidou |19 February 1983 | style="text-align: center;" |19 | style="text-align: center;" |9 | Tottenham

| style="text-align: right;" | | style="text-align: center;" |MF |Salomon Olembe |20 May 1986 | style="text-align: center;" |2 | style="text-align: center;" |1 | Blackburn Rovers

| style="text-align: right;" | | style="text-align: center;" |MF |Georges Mandjeck |22 June 1988 | style="text-align: center;" |1 | style="text-align: center;" |0 | VfB Stuttgart

Strikers

| style="text-align: right;" | | style="text-align: center;" |FW |Samuel Eto'o |10 March 1981 | style="text-align: center;" |60 | style="text-align: center;" |24 | FC Barcelona

| style="text-align: right;" | | style="text-align: center;" |FW |Pierre Webó |20 January 1982 | style="text-align: center;" |11 | style="text-align: center;" |6 | Real Mallorca

| style="text-align: right;" | | style="text-align: center;" |FW |Roudolphe Douala |25 September 1978 | style="text-align: center;" |10 | style="text-align: center;" |3 | L.A Galaxy

| style="text-align: right;" | | style="text-align: center;" |FW |Joseph-Désiré Job |1 December 1978 | style="text-align: center;" |22 | style="text-align: center;" |1 | Manchester City

| style="text-align: right;" | | style="text-align: center;" |FW |Mohammadou Idrissou |8 March 1980 | style="text-align: center;" |1 | style="text-align: center;" |0 | MSV Duisburg

Famous players

   
 * Won both 2000 African Nations Cup and Summer Olympics

See also

External links

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The Fédération Camerounaise de Football is the governing body of football in Cameroon.

Clubs

  • Canon Yaoundé
  • Union Douala
  • Diamant Yaoundé
  • Dragon Yaoundé
  • Caïman Douala
  • Tonnerre Yaoundé
  • Oryx Douala
  • Aigle Nkongsamba

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Confédération Africaine de Football
Confederation of African Football
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Formation 1957
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Africa is the world's second-largest and second most-populous continent, after Asia. At about 30,221,532 km² (11,668,545 sq mi) including adjacent islands, it covers 6% of the Earth's total surface area, and 20.4% of the total land area.
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Full name Rigobert Song Bahanag
Date of birth July 1 1976 (1976--) (age 31)
Place of birth
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Full name Rigobert Song Bahanag
Date of birth July 1 1976 (1976--) (age 31)
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Full name Henri Patrick Mboma Dem remi
Date of birth November 15 1970 (1970--) (age 38)
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Stade Omnisports is a multi-use stadium in Yaounde, Cameroon. It is used mostly for football matches and it also has athletics facilities. The stadium has seats for 38,720, but for important matches standing areas can be created, increasing the capacity.
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Somalia

Nickname(s) The Ocean Stars

Association Somali Football Federation
Confederation CAF (Africa)
Head coach Daniel Muwathe
Most caps
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Motto
Tanindrazana, Fahafahana, Fandrosoana   (Malagasy)
Patrie, liberté, progrès   (French)
"Ancestral-land, Liberty, Progress"
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Somalia

Nickname(s) The Ocean Stars

Association Somali Football Federation
Confederation CAF (Africa)
Head coach Daniel Muwathe
Most caps
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Motto
Tanindrazana, Fahafahana, Fandrosoana   (Malagasy)
Patrie, liberté, progrès   (French)
"Ancestral-land, Liberty, Progress"
Anthem

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Norway

Nickname(s) -

Association Norwegian Football Association
(Norges Fotballforbund)
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Motto
Royal: Alt for Norge ("Everything for Norway")
1814 Eidsvoll oath: Enige og tro til Dovre faller
("United and faithful until the mountains of Dovre crumble")

Anthem
Ja, vi elsker

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    Asst coach Aleksandr Borodyuk

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