Lions U23 coach Guy Feutchine has announced a 30-player roster for a training camp to be held from March 23rd to 31st in Alaves, Spain. This gathering, coinciding with the FIFA window, aims to assess young talents in preparation for the 2027 U23 AFCON qualifiers. The list, revealed by FECAFOOT, includes a selection of players mostly playing for renowned European clubs.
The goalkeepers called up include Kevin Kamdem (Montpellier HSC), Morianne Busse (Boreham Wood FC), and Gaspard Franck Ambassa (EA Guingamp). In defense, promising youngsters like Pascal Loulouga Mbome (FC Cologne), Bryan Song (FC Metz), Jayden Ngwashi (Manchester United), and Stéphane Noumbissie (LOSC) will have the opportunity to prove themselves. The midfield will be represented by Emmanuel Kiah (FC Nantes), Allen Junior Lambe (Bayern Munich), William Gueke (Manchester City), and Collins Fi Akamba (Aris Limassol), among others. In attack, players like Aristide Hentcho (Bayern Munich), Macauley Zepa (Fulham FC), and Douka Nkoto (Manchester United) will try to stand out.
Several players on this list are experiencing their first national team call-up, such as Brandon Etameh (FK Tekstilac Odzaci) and Bassirou Nkoto (Manchester United). Others, like Alexi Koum (Valenciennes), have already represented other nations in youth categories before opting for Cameroon. The presence of William Gueke, an England U16 international, and Douka Nkoto, an England U15 international, demonstrates Guy Feutchine's desire to attract the most promising dual nationals.
This training camp in Spain will be an opportunity for Guy Feutchine to assess the potential of these young talents and best prepare for the future challenges of the U23 Lions. The diversity of profiles and experiences within this selection suggests a promising future for Cameroonian football. Feutchine's ability to integrate these young talents could prove decisive for the 2027 U23 AFCON qualifiers.
The call-up of these young talents marks a turning point in FECAFOOT's strategy, which seems determined to focus on training and scouting young players playing abroad. Whether this approach will bear fruit on the field remains to be seen. Time will tell.
