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Onana, Other Key Players Missing from Marc Brys’ Cameroon Squad for June Friendlies

Cameroon’s national team coach, Marc Brys, has excluded several top players, including Manchester United goalkeeper André Onana, from the squad for the upcoming international friendlies. The Indomitable Lions are set to face Uganda on June 6 and Equatorial Guinea on June 9 as part of their preparation for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

The official squad list was released on Monday, notably missing key names such as André Onana, André-Frank Zambo Anguissa (Napoli), and Carlos Baleba (Brighton & Hove Albion).

New Players Join the Squad

Brys has introduced fresh faces to the team, with four players receiving their first national call-up. Three of these newcomers come from Cameroon’s domestic Elite One league:

  • Serge Daura (Gazelle FA)
  • Boris Mfoumou (AS Fortuna)
  • Florent Batoum (Dynamo FC)

Another new addition is Aboubakar Nagida, further diversifying the lineup with emerging talent.

Notable Absentees from the June Friendlies

The following players have not been included in the current squad:

  • André Onana
  • Nouhou Tolo
  • Christian Bassogog
  • Christopher Wooh
  • Fabrice Ondoa
  • Nicolas Moumi Ngamaleu
  • André-Frank Zambo Anguissa
  • Michel Ndandeu
  • Martin Hongla
  • Bryan Mbeumo
  • Carlos Baleba

No official reason has been provided for the absences, though the move suggests a shift in squad dynamics or a focus on evaluating new talent ahead of major tournaments.

Full Cameroon Squad for June Friendlies

Goalkeepers:

  • Simon Ngapandouetnbu
  • Simon Omossola
  • Devis Epassy

Defenders:

  • Wan Dibango
  • Darlin Yongwa
  • Mahamadou Nagida
  • James Ndjeungoue
  • James Eto’o
  • Guy-Marcelin Kilama
  • Fat Collins
  • Flavien Boyomo
  • Junior Tchamadeu
  • Jean-Charles Castelletto

Midfielders:

  • Martin Atemengue
  • Arthur Avom
  • Olivier Kemen
  • Boris Enow
  • Wilitty Younoussa

Attackers:

  • Danny Namaso
  • Patrick Soko
  • Serge Daura
  • Boris Mfoumou
  • Vincent Aboubakar
  • Florent Batoum
  • Ignatius Ganago

These matches will serve as a critical test for new and returning players as the Indomitable Lions prepare for continental competition.

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