Serge Daura was crowned the Cameroonian Ballon d'Or winner for 2025 at a ceremony held in Yaoundé. The Gazelle FA striker from Garoua was rewarded for his excellent season, marked by his performances in Elite One, the Cameroonian top-flight league.
The ceremony was attended by sports personalities and the First Lady of Cameroon, Chantal Biya. This individual distinction adds to the titles of top scorer and revelation of the 2024-2025 season already won by the young striker.
Daura beat Boris Mfoumou (AS Fortuna) and Nsanfeu Konrad (Panthères) to win the title. His 15 goals and 11 assists made him one of the most decisive players in the league. His impact was decisive in Gazelle FA's journey, which finished third in the Elite One championship.
"Well deserved!" reacted several supporters, a sign of public support for this choice. This consecration highlights local talents and could boost Daura's international career.
For the first time, the winner of the Cameroonian Ballon d'Or received a car, the result of a partnership between the Cameroonian Football Federation (Fecafoot) and Sky Motors, the exclusive distributor of Jetour cars in Cameroon. Lys Fraîche Tiwa, the winner in the women's category, also received a vehicle of the same brand.
In addition to the vehicle, Daura also received land. The national team coach, David Pagou, received an envelope of one million FCFA and one year of free internet connection from MTN.
Colombe Sportive du Dja et Lobo won the Elite One championship in the 2024-2025 season. Gazelle FA, Serge Daura's club, finished in third place.
This award recognizes an exceptional season for Serge Daura, who thus enters the circle of Cameroonian players who have won the Ballon d'Or.
