Cameroon: Arnaud Mael Kamdem called up for AFCON 2025, here are the reasons | OneFootball

Arnaud Mael Kamdem

In Cameroon, there is surprise at David Pagou's decision to call up Arnaud Mael Kamdem for AFCON 2025. The reasons behind this selection have now been revealed.

From the Cameroonian camp, it is explained that national team coach David Pagou opted for Arnaud Mael Kamdem, considering him a reliable and trustworthy asset. A rejuvenation of the squad was also necessary following the exclusion of iconic veterans like André Onana, Vincent Aboubakar, and Eric-Maxim Choupo-Moting. However, this decision has sparked questions about the hierarchy that seems to influence call-ups, beyond purely sporting criteria.

It should be noted that Arnaud Mael Kamdem has played for close to ten Brazilian clubs before recently settling at Sinop Sport Clube, a team competing in the second division of the Mato Grosso state league—below Serie D and the State Championship. This journey makes his presence a massive surprise among the likes of Bryan Mbeumo or Carlos Baleba, but his AFCON performance could very well turn his career trajectory around if he impresses during the tournament.