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Let’s be honest, this conversation isn’t coming from nowhere.
Across African football circles, there’s growing chatter that several teams would rather avoid one opponent at the Africa Cup of Nations — Cameroon 🇨🇲. And while no federation will openly admit fear, the signs are hard to ignore.
Cameroon isn’t just another team on the fixture list. This is a nation with five AFCON titles already in the cabinet. That kind of history changes how opponents prepare, how coaches plan, and how players feel when the anthem plays. You don’t walk into games like that relaxed.
What makes it even more uncomfortable for rivals is that Cameroon isn’t living in the past. The squad still carries quality, power, and experience. Add players like Bryan Mbeumo back into the mix and suddenly the threat feels very real again. Pace, confidence, and hunger — that combination alone is enough to disturb any defense on the continent.
At AFCON, reputation matters. Cameroon has built one over decades: strong mentality, physical presence, and an ability to show up when it matters most. Teams know that even on a “bad day,” Cameroon can still hurt you. That’s why draws against them are quietly dreaded.
So are teams truly scared? Maybe not in words — but in preparation, body language, and tactics, the respect is obvious.
The takeaway?
In football, fear often disguises itself as respect. And Cameroon has earned plenty of that.
Is it too early to congratulate them? Maybe. But if history has taught us anything, counting Cameroon out is usually a mistake.
What do you think?
Are the Indomitable Lions still the team everyone wants to avoid, or is this AFCON setting up a surprise story? Drop your thoughts in the comments — let’s talk football. ⚽
