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The Cameroon national football team ( french : Équipe camerounaise de football ) represents Cameroon in men ‘s international football and It is controlled by the Fédération Camerounaise de Football. The team has qualified seven times for the FIFA World Cup, more than any other african team ( in 1982, 1990, 1994, 1998, 2002, 2010 and 2014 ). however, the team has only made it once out of the group stage. They were the first gear African team to reach the quarter-final of the FIFA World Cup in 1990, losing to England in extra time. They have besides won five Africa Cup of Nations and Olympic gold in 2000. The team represents Cameroon both in FIFA and Confederation of African Football ( CAF ) .
history [edit ]
first games [edit ]
Cameroon played its first pit against belgian Congo in 1956, losing 3–2. They beginning qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations in 1970, but were knocked out in the first round. Two years later, as host nation, the indomitable Lions finished third gear after being knocked out by their neighbours and future champions Congo in the 1972 Africa Cup of Nations. They would not qualify for the contest for another ten years.
FIFA 1982 World Cup – the first time [edit ]
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 eventual winners Italy, Poland, and Peru. In their first game, Cameroon faced Peru and drew 0–0. They then had a second scoreless draw with Poland before a surprise 1–1 draw with Italy. Despite being unbeaten they failed to qualify for the moment round .
african Nations, 1984 [edit ]
Two years late, Cameroon qualified for the 1984 Africa Cup of Nations, held in Ivory Coast. They finished second in their first-round group before beating Algeria on penalties in the semi-final. In the concluding, Cameroon beat Nigeria 3–1 with goals from René N’Djeya, Théophile Abega and Ernest Ebongué to become champions of Africa for the first time .
FIFA 1990 World Cup – Quarter Finals [edit ]
Cameroon qualified for the 1990 World Cup by surpassing Nigeria and beating Tunisia in the final round playoff. In the final examination tournament, Cameroon were drawn into Group B with Argentina, Romania and the Soviet Union. Cameroon defeated defending champions Argentina in the open game 1–0 with a goal scored by François Omam-Biyik. Cameroon late defeated Romania 2–1 and lost to the Soviet Union 0–4, becoming the first side to top a World Cup Finals group with a negative goal difference. In the second beat, Cameroon defeated Colombia 2–1 with the 38-year-old Roger Milla scoring two goals in the extra clock time. In the quarter-finals, Cameroon faced England. After 25 minutes, England ‘s David Platt scored for England, while in the second-half, Cameroon came back with a 61st-minute penalty from Emmanuel Kundé and took the lead with Eugène Ekéké on 65 minutes. England, however, equalized in the 83rd infinitesimal with a penalty from Gary Lineker, while Lineker again found the internet via a 105th-minute punishment to make the eventual scoreline 3–2 for England. The team was coached by russian director and former musician Valeri Nepomniachi .
1994 World Cup [edit ]
The 1994 World Cup in the United States saw the adjustment of representation for three african teams qualify. Cameroon qualified with Nigeria and Morocco. In the concluding tournament, Cameroon were drawn into Group B with Sweden, Brazil and Russia. After a 2–2 puff against Sweden, Cameroon were determined to make an impact. however, a 3–0 loss to Brazil and a heavy 6–1 loss to Russia knocked them out. In their last game against Russia, the then 42-year-old Roger Milla became the oldest player to play and score in a World Cup finals match. The team was coached by French-born Henri Michel .
1998 World Cup [edit ]
The 1998 World Cup in France saw the increase of 24 to 32 teams. Cameroon qualified aboard four other african countries. After qualifying adenine expected, Cameroon were drawn into Group B with Italy, Chile and Austria. Despite drawing with Chile and Austria, a 3–0 frustration to Italy saw Cameroon complete bottomland of the group, and they were eliminated as a result. It was an unfortunate elimination, since Cameroon had led Austria 1–0 until the 90th moment, and had two goals questionably ruled out in a 1–1 draw with Chile. Cameroon had three players sent off in the class of the tournament, more than any other team, despite alone playing three games out of a possible seven. They besides had the highest poster count per game of any team, collecting an average of four bookings in each meet they played. [ 4 ] It was besides during this tournament that a certain Samuel Eto’o was exposed to Cameroonians. He was the youngest player of the tournament aboard Michael Owen of England. The team was coached by French-born Claude Le Roy .
2002 FIFA World Cup [edit ]
Cameroon qualified for the 2002 World Cup in Korea-Japan, clinching foremost place in their group which included Angola, Zambia and Togo. Cameroon were drawn into Group E aboard Germany, the Republic of 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 bet on, Cameroon were defeated 2–0 by Germany and were narrowly eliminated by the Irish, who had not lost a bet on .
The death of a team extremity [edit ]
In the 72nd minute of the 2003 FIFA Confederations Cup semi-final between Cameroon and Colombia, midfielder Marc-Vivien Foé collapsed ; he was pronounced dead respective hours late. In the final against France, Cameroon wore shirts embroidered with Foé ‘s appoint and dates of parentage and death .
Missing out on Germany 2006 [edit ]
In the 2006 World Cup qualifying round of golf, Cameroon were drawn into Group 3 with the Ivory Coast, Egypt, Libya, Sudan and Benin. Cameroon led the group for most of the time until their concluding game, when Pierre Womé failed to convert a deep punishment. On 8 October 2005, Cameroon drew with Egypt 1–1 while the Ivory Coast defeated Sudan 3–1, results which prevented Cameroon from qualifying to the World Cup .
2010 World Cup qualification [edit ]
In Cameroon ‘s 2010 World Cup qualifying political campaign, the team was grouped with Gabon, Togo and Morocco. After a decelerate beginning in their campaign with a loss to Togo, the bus of Cameroon, Otto Pfister, resigned. Frenchman Paul Le Guen was appointed as the new coach after a disembowel against Morocco. Le Guen ‘s date caused an resurrect in Cameroon ‘s spirits as they earned a acquire against Gabon in Libreville, followed by another succeed against the Panthers four days late in Yaoundé. One month later, they defeated Togo in Yaoundé by three goals. On 14 November 2009, Cameroon defeated the Atlas Lions of Morocco 2–0 in Fez in their stopping point equal of their campaign. Gabon was besides defeated by Togo 1–0 in Lomé. Both results caused Cameroon to qualify for the 2010 World Cup finals, held in South Africa. [ 5 ] The indomitable Lions were the first team to be mathematically eliminated in the 2010 World Cup, going out in their second base group match to Denmark after losing 1–2, preceded by a 0–1 kill to Japan .
controversy about bootless and one-piece kits [edit ]
cameroon used bootless Puma shirts at the 2002 African Cup of Nations in Mali. FIFA, however, did not allow Cameroon to use the same kits as at the 2002 World Cup, and black sleeves were added to the shirts. [ 6 ] The 2004 African Cup of Nations witnessed Cameroon again run into controversy regarding their kits. Puma had designed a one-piece kit out for the Cameroon team which FIFA declared illegal, stating that the kits must have classify shirts and shorts. FIFA then imposed fines on Cameroon and deducted six points from their stipulate campaign. Puma argued that a two-piece kit out is not stated as a necessity in the FIFA laws of the game. Puma, however, lost the sheath in motor hotel, and Cameroon were forced to wear two-piece kits, but FIFA subsequently restored the six qualifying points to Cameroon .
2003 Confederations Cup Qualifiers [edit ]
cameroon started the 2002 African Cup of Nations rival with a 1–0 winnings over DR Congo. That was followed by another 1–0 gain against Ivory Coast, and a comfortable 3–0 acquire against Togo. These results led Cameroon to qualify from the group stagecoach to the quarter-finals as their group ‘s achiever. In the Knockout stage, Cameroon met Egypt in a close match that they won 1–0 by M’Boma ‘s goal in the 62nd hour of the game. In the Semi-finals, Cameroon met the hosts Mali and won the peer 3–0 to qualify to the final.
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On 13 February 2002, and after a close up equal, Cameroon won its fourth african Cup of Nations ( repeating as champions ), by beating Senegal 3–2 in a penalty gunfight after a scoreless draw to qualify for the 2003 Confederations Cup in France. [ 7 ]
2017 Confederations Cup Qualifiers [edit ]
cameroon started the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations rival with a 1–1 draw to Burkina Faso. That was followed by a 2–1 winnings against Guinea-Bissau, and an improbable scoreless pull back against the hosts Gabon. These results were adequate for Cameroon to qualify from the group stage to the quarter-finals, where they met Senegal in a close match that Cameroon won 5–4 in a penalty gunfight after it had ended 0–0 after extra time. In the Semi-finals, Cameroon met Ghana and won the catch 2–0 to qualify to the final. On 5 February 2017, and after a close equal, Cameroon won the african Cup of Nations for the one-fifth time after defeating seven-time champions Egypt 2–1 in the final, [ 8 ] by Vincent Aboubakar ‘s former goal in the 89th hour of the meet. [ 9 ] As champions, Cameroon qualified for the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup in Russia .
Kits and crests [edit ]
The Cameroon national football team ‘s custom color is green shirts, loss shorts and yellow socks, colors of the national sag. Cameroon national football team had long-run partnership with Puma. [ 10 ] Since the goal of 2019 its trade name is Le Coq Sportif .
Kit suppliers [edit ]
Results and fixtures [edit ]
The play along is a tilt of match results in the final 12 months, ampere well as any future matches that have been scheduled. Win Draw Lose
2021 [edit ]
2022 [edit ]
Coaching staff [edit ]
| Position | Name |
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| Head coach |  Toni Conceição
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| Assistant coach | |
| Goalkeeping coach | |
| Fitness coach | |
| Physiotherapist | |
Coaching history [edit ]
Players [edit ]
current team [edit ]
The following players were called up for 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. [ 13 ] Caps and goals correct as of 16 November 2021, after the match against Côte d’Ivoire.
recent call-ups [edit ]
The following players have been called up for the team in the death 12 months .
Records [edit ]
- As of 13 November 2021[14]
- Players in bold are still active with Cameroon.
Most appearances [edit ]
Rigobert Song is Cameroon ‘s most capped player with 137 appearances .
exceed goalscorers [edit ]
Samuel Eto’o is Cameroon ‘s top goalscorer with 56 goals .
competitive record [edit ]
FIFA World Cup [edit ]
| FIFA World Cup | FIFA World Cup Qualifying | ||||||||||||||
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| Year | Round | Position | * | ||||||||||||
 1930
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Did not enter | Did not enter | |||||||||||||
 1934
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 1938
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 1950
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 1954
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 1958
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 1962
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 1966
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Withdrew | Withdrew | |||||||||||||
 1970
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Did not qualify | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | ||||||||
 1974
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3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | |||||||||
 1978
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2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | |||||||||
 1982
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Group Stage | 17th | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 5 | |
| 1986
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Did not qualify | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | ||||||||
 1990
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Quarter-finals | 7th | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 6 | |
 1994
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Group stage | 22nd | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 4 | |
 1998
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25th | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 4 | ||
  2002
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20th | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 4 | ||
| 2006
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Did not qualify | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 18 | 10 | ||||||||
 2010
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Group stage | 31st | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 23 | 4 | |
| 2014
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32nd | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 4 | ||
 2018
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Did not qualify | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 9 | ||||||||
 2022
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To be determined | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 3 | ||||||||
 2026
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To be determined | ||||||||||||||
| Total | Quarter-finals | 7/21 | 23 | 4 | 7 | 12 | 18 | 43 | 87 | 51 | 23 | 13 | 143 | 65 | |
FIFA Confederations Cup [edit ]
Africa Cup of Nations [edit ]
- *Denotes draws including knockout matches decided on penalties.
- **Red border color indicates tournament was held on home soil.
african Nations championship [edit ]
| African Nations Championship record | ||||||||
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| Appearances: 4 | ||||||||
| Year | Round | Position | * | |||||
 2009 |
Did not qualify | |||||||
 2011 |
Quarter-finals | 5th | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| 2014 |
Did not qualify | |||||||
 2016 |
Quarter-finals | 5th | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
 2018 |
Group stage | 12th | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
 2020 |
Fourth place | 4th | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 |
 2022 |
To be determined | |||||||
| Total | Fourth place | 4/6 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 15 |
summer Olympics [edit ]
- Football at the Summer Olympics has been an under-23 tournament since 1992.
african Games [edit ]
- Football at the African Games has been an under-23 tournament since 1991.