Nickname(s) | Les Lionnes Indomptables (The Indomitable Lionesses) | ||
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Association | Fédération Camerounaise de Football | ||
Confederation | CAF (Africa) | ||
Sub-confederation | UNIFFAC (Central Africa) | ||
Head coach | Jean-Bapitste Bisseck | ||
Captain | Christine Manie | ||
Most caps | Madeleine Ngono Mani (87) | ||
Top scorer | Madeleine Ngono Mani (40) | ||
Home stadium | Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo | ||
FIFA code | CMR | ||
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FIFA ranking | |||
Current | 68 1 (13 December 2024) | ||
Highest | 41 (July 2019) | ||
Lowest | 90 (October 2007) | ||
First international | |||
Nigeria 2–0 Cameroon (Lagos, Nigeria; 15 June 1991) | |||
Biggest win | |||
Cameroon 8–0 Gambia (Yaoundé, Cameroon; 18 February 2022) | |||
Biggest defeat | |||
Nigeria 6–0 Cameroon (Kaduna, Nigeria; 27 October 1998) France 6–0 Cameroon (Paris, France; 10 October 2018) | |||
World Cup | |||
Appearances | 2 (first in 2015) | ||
Best result | Round of 16 (2015, 2019) | ||
Africa Women Cup of Nations | |||
Appearances | 13 (first in 1991) | ||
Best result | Runners-up (1991, 2004, 2014, 2016) | ||
Football at the Summer Olympics | |||
Appearances | 1 (first in 2012) | ||
Best result | Group stage (2012) |
The Cameroon national women's football team, also known as the Indomitable Lionesses, is the national team of Cameroon and is controlled by the Cameroon Football Association. They finished second in the 1991, 2004, 2014, and 2016 Africa Women Cup of Nations, participated in the 2012 Olympic Games and have competed in their first ever FIFA Women's World Cup in 2015.
History
The team was formed in the 1980s but didn't gain significant attention until the 1990s. Cameroon participated in their first major tournament, the African Women's Championship (now known as the Women's Africa Cup of Nations), in 1991. Cameroon quickly established itself as one of the top teams in Africa. They reached the finals of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations multiple times, winning their first title in 2002. The team has been a consistent contender in the tournament, often finishing as runners-up. The Lionesses made their FIFA Women's World Cup debut in 2015 in Canada, where they reached the Round of 16. This was a significant achievement for the team and marked their arrival on the global stage. They also qualified for the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup in France, again reaching the Round of 16. Cameroon qualified for the 2012 London Olympics, marking another milestone in their development. Though they did not advance past the group stage, participation in such a prestigious tournament highlighted their growing stature.
Team image
Home stadium
The Cameroon women's national football team plays their home matches on the Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo.
Overall competitive record
Equatorial Guinea was disqualified from the competition for fielding an ineligible player, so Cameroon advanced to the final qualifying round instead.
Results and fixtures
Main article: Cameroon women's national football team resultsThe following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.
- Legend
Win Draw Lose Fixture
2023
Cameroon v Kenya22 September 2023 (2023-09-22) 2024 AFWCON qualification First round 1st leg | Cameroon | 1–0 | Kenya | Douala, Cameroon |
19:00 UTC+1 |
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Report (FKF) | Stadium: Stade de la Réunification Referee: Antsino Twanyanyukwa (Namibia) |
26 September 2023 (2023-09-26) 2024 AFWCON qualification First round 2nd leg | Kenya | 1–0 (1–1 agg.) (4–3 p) | Cameroon | Nairobi, Kenya |
15:00 UTC+3 |
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Report (FKF) | Stadium: Nyayo National Stadium | |
Penalties | ||||
Note: 1–1 on aggregate. Kenya won 4–3 on penalties. |
26 October 2023 (2023-10-26) 2024 Olympic qualifying | Uganda | 2–0 | Cameroon | Njeru, Uganda |
16:00 UTC+3 | Stadium: FUFA Technical Centre |
31 October 2023 (2023-10-31) 2024 Olympic qualifying | Cameroon | 3–0 (a.e.t.) (3–2 agg.) | Uganda | Douala |
Stadium: Stade de la Réunification | ||||
Note: Cameroon won 3–2 on aggregate |
2024
Cameroon v Nigeria23 February 2024 (2024-02-23) 2024 Olympic qualifying | Cameroon | 0–0 | Nigeria | Douala Cameroon |
Stadium: Stade de la Réunification |
26 February 2024 (2024-02-26) 2024 Olympic qualifying | Nigeria | 1–0 (1–0 agg.) | Cameroon | Abuja,Nigeria |
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Stadium: Moshood Abiola National Stadium | |||
Note: Nigeria won 1–0 on aggregate. |
Source: global archive
Coaching staff
Current coaching staff
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Position | Name | Ref. |
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Head coach | Jean-Baptiste Bisseck |
Manager history
See also: Category:Cameroon women's national football team managersThis section needs expansion. You can help by adding to it. (January 2021) |
- Carl Enow (2003–2018)
- Alain Djeumfa (2019–2022)
- Gabriel Zabo (2022–2023)
- Jean-Baptiste Bisseck (2023–)
Players
See also: Category:Cameroon women's international footballersCurrent squad
- The following is the squad for the 2024 CAF Women's Olympic qualifying tournament in February 2024.
- Caps and goals correct as of 17 July 2022, after the match against Botswana.
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club | ||
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1 | 1GK | Cathy Biya | (2006-07-18) 18 July 2006 (age 18) | Éclair FF | ||
16 | 1GK | Michaely Bihina | (2003-12-28) 28 December 2003 (age 21) | Racing Power | ||
22 | 1GK | Christemilie Onomo | (2002-04-27) 27 April 2002 (age 22) | FC Ebolowa [fr] | ||
2 | 2DF | Orline Djutchie | (2001-11-28) 28 November 2001 (age 23) | Lekié FF | ||
3 | 2DF | Estelle Yanga | FC Ebolowa [fr] | |||
4 | 2DF | Inès Maague | (2004-06-11) 11 June 2004 (age 20) | Amazones FAP | ||
12 | 2DF | Falone Meffometou | (1990-07-01) 1 July 1990 (age 34) | Fleury | ||
15 | 2DF | Colette Ndzana | (2000-07-19) 19 July 2000 (age 24) | Reims | ||
20 | 2DF | Annecy Nguiadem | (1994-04-04) 4 April 1994 (age 30) | Amed | ||
21 | 2DF | Éliane Manbolamo | (1991-07-03) 3 July 1991 (age 33) | Atlético Ouriense | ||
2DF | Bernadette Ngaseh Mbele | (2005-11-16) 16 November 2005 (age 19) | Fleury | |||
5 | 3MF | Naomie Eto | (2000-06-28) 28 June 2000 (age 24) | Amazones FAP | ||
8 | 3MF | Julie Nke | (2002-05-13) 13 May 2002 (age 22) | Unattached | ||
10 | 3MF | Grâce Ngock Yango | (1993-06-12) 12 June 1993 (age 31) | DC Power FC | ||
13 | 3MF | Charlène Meyong | (1998-11-19) 19 November 1998 (age 26) | London City Lionesses | ||
17 | 3MF | Brigitte Omboudou | (1992-07-29) 29 July 1992 (age 32) | Hakkarigücü Spor | ||
18 | 3MF | Mireille Tchengang | (2002-12-20) 20 December 2002 (age 22) | RC Roubaix Wervicq | ||
6 | 4FW | Mana Lamine | (2005-06-15) 15 June 2005 (age 19) | Le Mans | ||
7 | 4FW | Aboudi Onguene (captain) | (1989-02-25) 25 February 1989 (age 35) | CSKA Moscow | ||
9 | 4FW | Flora Kameni | (2001-11-13) 13 November 2001 (age 23) | Louves Minproff | ||
11 | 4FW | Marie Ngah | (2002-10-20) 20 October 2002 (age 22) | Hakkarigücü Spor | ||
14 | 4FW | Annie Enganemben | (2004-04-01) 1 April 2004 (age 20) | AS Awa | ||
19 | 4FW | Brenda Tabe | (2003-12-02) 2 December 2003 (age 21) | Athlone Town | ||
4FW | Ajara Nchout Njoya | (1993-01-12) 12 January 1993 (age 32) | Al Qadsiah |
Recent call-ups
- The following players were named to a Cameroon squad in the last 12 months.
This list may be incomplete.
Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club | Latest call-up |
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GK | Chelsea Ngole | Authentic Ladies de Douala | 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations qualification | |||
GK | Ange Bawou | (2000-02-12) 12 February 2000 (age 24) | BIIK Shymkent | 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations qualification | ||
GK | Marthe Ongmahan | (1992-06-12) 12 June 1992 (age 32) | Lekié FF | 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations qualification | ||
DF | Michele Moumazim | Panthère Security Filles de Garoua | 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations qualification | |||
DF | Moussa Raihina | Vision Foot AC | 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations qualification | |||
DF | Kamine Nana | Authentic Ladies de Douala | 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations qualification | |||
DF | Claudia Dabda | (2001-07-01) 1 July 2001 (age 23) | Al-Hilal | v. Uganda, 31 October 2023 | ||
DF | Easther Mayi Kith | (1997-03-28) 28 March 1997 (age 27) | Saint-Étienne | v. Uganda, 31 October 2023 | ||
DF | Frédérique Messomo | (1997-11-15) 15 November 1997 (age 27) | Yverdon-Sport | v. Uganda, 31 October 2023 | ||
DF | Marie Victoire Ngono | (2004-12-15) 15 December 2004 (age 20) | v. Uganda, 31 October 2023 | |||
DF | Marlène Essimi | (2005-11-29) 29 November 2005 (age 19) | FC Ebolowa [fr] | v. Uganda, 31 October 2023 | ||
MF | Elise Ndome | Caïman FC Filles | 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations qualification | |||
MF | Camilla Daha | (2003-10-04) 4 October 2003 (age 21) | CD Getafe Femenino | 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations qualification | ||
MF | Fadimatou Kome | (2002-07-22) 22 July 2002 (age 22) | Montauban | v. Kenya, 26 September 2023 | ||
MF | Achta Toko | (2005-07-08) 8 July 2005 (age 19) | CD Getafe Femenino | v. Kenya, 26 September 2023 | ||
MF | Genevieve Ngo Mbeleck | (1993-03-10) 10 March 1993 (age 31) | Beijing | v. Kenya, 26 September 2023 | ||
MF | Brigitte Mbomozomo | (2000-11-28) 28 November 2000 (age 24) | Amazone FAP | v. Uganda, 31 October 2023 | ||
MF | Monique Ngock | (2004-09-17) 17 September 2004 (age 20) | Reims | v. Uganda, 31 October 2023 | ||
FW | Éliane Bibout | (1999-02-20) 20 February 1999 (age 25) | Éclair FF | 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations qualification | ||
FW | Raïssa Nnanga | Lekié FF | 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations qualification | |||
FW | Kévine Ossol | (2000-08-19) 19 August 2000 (age 24) | v. Uganda, 31 October 2023 | |||
FW | Michaela Batya | (1997-06-12) 12 June 1997 (age 27) | Toluca | v. Uganda, 31 October 2023 |
Previous squads
- FIFA Women's World Cup
- Summer Olympics
- Africa Women Cup of Nations
- 2000 African Women's Championship squad
- 2010 African Women's Championship squad
- 2012 African Women's Championship squad
- 2014 African Women's Championship squad
- 2016 Africa Women Cup of Nations squad
- 2018 Africa Women Cup of Nations squad
- 2022 Africa Women Cup of Nations squad
Captains
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- Christine Manie (????–)
Honours
Regional
- Runners-up: 2018
Competitive record
FIFA Women's World Cup
Main article: Cameroon at the FIFA Women's World CupFIFA Women's World Cup record | ||||||||
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Year | Round | Position | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA |
1991 | Did not qualify | |||||||
1995 | Withdrew from qualification | |||||||
1999 | Did not qualify | |||||||
2003 | ||||||||
2007 | ||||||||
2011 | ||||||||
2015 | Round of 16 | 11th | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 4 |
2019 | 15th | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 8 | |
2023 | Did not qualify | |||||||
2027 | To be determined | |||||||
Total | 3/10 | - | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 12 |
FIFA Women's World Cup history | |||||
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Year | Round | Date | Opponent | Result | Stadium |
2015 | Group stage | 8 June | Ecuador | W 6–0 | BC Place, Vancouver |
12 June | Japan | L 1–2 | |||
16 June | Switzerland | W 2–1 | Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton | ||
Round of 16 | 20 June | China | L 0–1 | Olympic Stadium, Montreal | |
2019 | Group stage | 10 June | Canada | L 0–1 | Stade de la Mosson, Montpellier |
15 June | Netherlands | L 1–3 | Stade du Hainaut, Valenciennes | ||
20 June | New Zealand | W 2–1 | Stade de la Mosson, Montpellier | ||
Round of 16 | 23 June | England | L 0–3 | Stade du Hainaut, Valenciennes |
- *Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.
Olympic Games
For 2012 Cameroon qualified for the first time to the Olympics.
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Year | Round | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | |
1996 | Withdrew in Qualification | |||||||
2000 | did not qualify | |||||||
2004 | ||||||||
2008 | ||||||||
2012 | Group stage | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 11 | |
2016 | did not qualify | |||||||
2020 | ||||||||
2024 | ||||||||
Total | 1/8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 11 |
Africa Women Cup of Nations
Africa Women Cup of Nations record | ||||||||
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Year | Round | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | |
1991 | Runners-up | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | |
1995 | Withdrew In Quarter-finals | |||||||
1998 | Fourth place | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 13 | |
2000 | Group stage | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | |
2002 | Third place | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 5 | |
2004 | Runners-up | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 10 | |
2006 | Fourth place | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 10 | |
2008 | Fourth place | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | |
2010 | Fourth place | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 11 | |
2012 | Third place | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 5 | |
2014 | Runners-up | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 4 | |
2016 | Runners-up | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 | |
2018 | Third place | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 4 | |
2020 | Cancelled | |||||||
2022 | Quarter-finals | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | |
2024 | Did not qualify | |||||||
Total | 13/15 | 58 | 24 | 14 | 20 | 73 | 83 |
African Games
African Games record | |||||||||
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Year | Result | M | W | D | L | GF | GA | ||
2003 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 5 | |||
2007 | withdraw | ||||||||
2011 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | |||
2015 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | |||
2019 | See Cameroon women's national under-20 football team | ||||||||
2023 | to be determined | ||||||||
Total | 3/4 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 18 | 9 |
UNIFFAC Women's Cup
UNIFFAC Women's Cup | ||||||||
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Year | Result | Matches | Wins | Draws | Losses | GF | GA | GD |
2020 | did not enter | |||||||
Total | 1/1 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 5 | −1 |
Honours
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All−time record against FIFA recognized nations
The list shown below shows the Djibouti national football team all−time international record against opposing nations.
*As of xxxxxx after match against xxxx.
- Key
Against | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Confederation |
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Record per opponent
*As ofxxxxx after match against xxxxx.
- Key
The following table shows Djibouti's all-time official international record per opponent:
Opponent | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | W% | Confederation |
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Total | — |
See also
- Sport in Cameroon
- Football in Cameroon
- Women's football in Cameroon
- Football in Cameroon
- Cameroon women's national under-20 football team
- Cameroon women's national under-17 football team
- Cameroon men's national football team
References
- "The FIFA/Coca-Cola Women's World Ranking". FIFA. 13 December 2024. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
- squad for CAF Women's Olympic Qualifying 3rd round
- "Cameroon qualifies to Olympics" (in French). fecafootonline.com. 22 October 2011. Archived from the original on 31 March 2012. Retrieved 23 October 2011.
External links
- Official website
- FIFA profile, FIFA.com (in English)
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