When did the Cameroon national football team play its first match?
Cameroon played its first match against Belgian Congo in 1956. The scoreline ended 3, 2 for the visitors, marking a loss for the new national side.
Questions about Cameroon national football team
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Who coached the Cameroon national football team during their 1990 World Cup run?
Valeri Nepomniachi coached the squad through these historic runs to the quarter-finals of the 1990 World Cup. This was the first time an African team achieved this milestone.
What caused the death of Marc-Vivien Foé during the 2003 Confederations Cup?
An autopsy determined hypertrophic cardiomyopathy caused his death after he collapsed on the pitch during the semi-final. Medics spent 45 minutes attempting to restart his heart before he died shortly after arriving at the stadium's medical centre.
Which player holds the record for most goals scored by the Cameroon national football team?
Samuel Eto'o holds the record for top goalscorer with 56 goals. His tenure lasted from 1997 to 2014 and included 118 matches.
When did the Cameroon national football team qualify for the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations?
A packed Roumde Adja stadium witnessed the qualification on the 12th of September 2023. Goals from Bryan Mbeumo and Christopher Wooh secured their place in the tournament.