David Pagou Unveils List of 26 Indomitable Lions for CAN PAMOJA 2027 Qualifiers

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Compiled by SA · Written on 8 September 2026, from what had been published by then

David Pagou has unveiled his list of 26 Indomitable Lions for the double confrontation against Comoros and Congo, counting for the qualifiers of the CAN PAMOJA 2027. The coach has also called up his group for a friendly match against Côte d'Ivoire on October 3. The list includes players like Bryan Mbeumo, Christian Kofane, and some surprises, making it a topic of discussion in Yaoundé. The calendar is tight, with Cameroon-Comoros on September 24, followed by a trip to Brazzaville for Congo-Cameroon on September 29. These two matches count for the 1st and 2nd days of the CAN PAMOJA 2027 qualifiers. Then, there's the friendly match against Côte d'Ivoire on October 3, a full-scale rehearsal before the official start of the campaign. David Pagou has built his list around a mix of experienced players and young talents. Three goalkeepers have been called up, including Simon Brady Ngapandouetnbu from Montpellier, alongside Blondy Rudolph Nna Noukeu and Emile Merlin Lako Wendeu, the latter playing in South Africa for Marumo Gallants. The defensive sector has 11 players, a number that reflects the coach's desire to secure the rear guard before attacking the qualifiers. Among the attackers, only four names are listed. Christian Michel Kofane, who plays for Leverkusen, carries the offensive hopes with Karl Edouard Blaise Etta Eyong and Dorinel Angel Yondjo. Bryan Mbeumo remains the reference point for this group. The midfielder from Manchester United brings this list to a more international level, and his experience in the Premier League necessarily weighs in the balance of the team. However, around him, the squad looks like a permanent construction site. It's difficult not to see this list as a transitional one. Between players playing in Tunisia, like Mael Fernandez Monyebe at Espérance de Tunis, and those from less prestigious championships, the coach mixes profiles without entirely deciding on a stable core. This is a signal that raises questions a few months before important deadlines. The midfield, with eight players called up, remains the most provided sector. It will have to make the difference against Comores and Congo, two opponents who do not present themselves as favorites on paper but have often posed problems for the Lions in the past. The absence of Nouhou Tolo, David Epassy, Carlos Baleba, and Christian Bassogog is notable. According to one account, David Epassy's absence is due to an injury. The first list of David Pagou already outlines the contours of his project. It remains to be seen if these choices will bear fruit. The Lions Indomptables will host Comoros in Yaoundé before traveling to Congo. These two meetings will allow the new staff to give a first glimpse of their intentions and, above all, measure the relevance of their choices. The identity of the future captain of the team is also being discussed, with some supporters suggesting Bryan Mbeumo, while others propose Simon Ngapandouetnbu or Samuel Kotto.