Nearly four years on from his last international appearance, Enzo Ebosse has sealed his return to the Indomitable Lions fold. The Udinese defender, whose progress had been severely disrupted by recurring injuries, had not featured for his country since the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. However, an impressive run of form in Serie A has now earned him a well-deserved recall.

In another significant boost, Carlos Baleba is also back in the Cameroon setup. Having missed several training camps primarily due to fitness issues, the Manchester United midfielder returns to strengthen David Pagou's engine power ahead of the crucial double-header against Namibia.

Meanwhile, the head coach continues to refresh his options by handing senior opportunities to five new faces. Cameroon Under-20 captain Ivan Jordan Nana, alongside Geovanni Vianney Agbor Ndjee, Karl Wassom, Patrick Nkoa Amougou, and Jean Hugues Eyango Priso, have all received their maiden international call-ups.

Conversely, there are no places in the squad for Andre Onana, Karl Etta Eyong, or Harold Moukoudi, while Christian Kofane also misses out through injury. The Indomitable Lions will be aiming to collect vital points against Namibia on matchdays three and four of the qualifying campaign.

Cameroon squad list

Goalkeepers: Simon Brady Ngapandouetnbu (Montpellier), Blondy Nna Noukeu (US Boulogne), Emile Lako Wendeu (Marumo Gallants), Sombang A Menang Edouard (Colombe Sportive du Dja).

Defenders: Darlin Yongwa (Norwich), Mahamadou Nagida (Stade Rennais), Junior Samuel Kotto (Stade de Reims), Enzo Ebosse (Udinese), Kamdem Wabo Oliver (Levski Sofia), Che Malone Fondoh Junior (USM Alger), Kevin Keben (Watford), Lilian Paul Rene Njoh (Servette FC), Junior Baptiste Tchamadeu (Stoke City), Salomon Patrick Nkoa Amougou (RAAL La Louviere).

Midfielders: Arthur Avom (FC Lorient), Carlos Baleba (Manchester United), Bryan Mbeumo (Manchester United), Karl Wassom (Riga FC), Danny Namaso (AJ Auxerre), Harouna Djibrin (Angers SCO), David Roy Nyengue (Esperance de Zarzis), Ivan Jordan Nana (Indomables), Saidou Alioum Moubarak (FK Jablonec), Jean Hugues Eyango Priso (Colombe Sportive du Dja).

Forwards: Geovanni Vianney Agbor Ndjee (FC Copenhagen), Dorinel Ancel Yondjo (LOSC Lille), Nsongo Tonfack Bil (Deportivo La Coruna), Ivan Cedric Bikoue Embolo (Alanyaspor).