Cameroonian forward Chanel Tchaptchet announced joyful news on her Instagram account on March 25, 2026: she has become a mother. This announcement explains her absence from the soccer field in recent months.
The international footballer shared her happiness, explaining that this new stage of her life fills her with strength, love, and motivation. She expressed her eagerness to return to the field and come back even more determined. "Today, I am experiencing the most magnificent of victories, that of being a mom. This was the beautiful reason for my absence from the field in recent months. This new stage fills me with strength, love, and motivation. I can't wait to get back on the field and come back even more determined," she wrote.
At 27 years old, Chanel Tchaptchet plays as a forward and has played for several clubs, including RC Roubaix Wervicq and Le Havre. She has also represented Cameroon at the international level. In 2023, she expressed her satisfaction with the coaching of the Indomitable Lionesses.
Her atypical journey led her from Cameroon to Japan, where she played in the university league with Tokyo International University, before joining France. She then played in various French clubs, demonstrating her talent and determination on the field.
The announcement of the birth of her child marks an important milestone in Chanel Tchaptchet's life, combining her personal life and sporting ambitions. She thus hints at an upcoming return to competition, with renewed motivation.
