The Lionnes Indomptables of Cameroon are experiencing an extraordinary summer and fall in the transfer market following their first-ever African championship title. The team won the championship on August 17, 2026, in Rabat, defeating Malawi 3-0 in the final. This victory has significantly boosted the players' profiles, with several team members changing clubs in Europe and the United States. Christiane Kiki Meva, an 18-year-old forward, has joined SC Torreense in Portugal on a three-year contract.
Maëva Nyadjou, the 19-year-old defender and best young player of the 2026 African Women's Championship, has signed a contract with Kansas City Current in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) until 2029. Nyadjou was revealed at Amazone FAP in Yaoundé and was elected best young player of the tournament, scoring a winning goal against Nigeria. Colette Ndzana, the team captain, and Marie Gisèle Ngah Manga, the top scorer in the final, have joined Fenerbahçe in Turkey. Ndzana moved from Dijon on a one-year contract, while Ngah Manga signed a two-year deal after leaving Galatasaray.
Nina Soufiya Ngueleu, a 21-year-old forward, has transferred to Lazio Rome from Montpellier. Ngueleu was a key player in the team's championship win and is considered a versatile offensive player. Lys Fraîche Tiwa, an 18-year-old forward and top scorer in the Guinness Super League, has joined Tenerife Femenino in the Spanish Liga F. Despite not being part of the initial squad for the African Women's Championship, Tiwa has been identified as one of Cameroon's top young football talents.
Some transfers were finalized before the African Women's Championship, setting the stage for a remarkable summer for Cameroon's women's football. Monique Ngock, the team's vice-captain and best player of the championship, had already signed with Washington Spirit in the NWSL on July 9, 2026. Her transfer was from FC Fleury 91 in France, where she had previously played for Stade de Reims. Naomi Eto, a 21-year-old forward, has joined Denver Summit FC in the NWSL from Paris Saint-Germain on a contract until 2027.
Not all Lionnes Indomptables players have left their clubs, with some choosing to extend their contracts. Suzie Mbiandji, a 21-year-old midfielder, has renewed her contract with Yüksekova Spor in Turkey until June 2027. Gabrielle Aboudi Onguéné, a 37-year-old forward, has continued her career with CSKA Moscow, where she has played since 2017. Onguéné has made over 110 appearances for the club and remains a key player for the Lionnes Indomptables.
The 2026 transfer market confirms that Cameroon's women's football has emerged as a prominent talent pool globally. The team's African championship win has led to increased interest in its players, with many joining top European and American clubs. This development is a significant boost for Cameroon's women's football, which has historically been under the radar.
The Lionnes Indomptables' success has sparked excitement among fans and has set a new standard for women's football in Cameroon. As the team continues to grow and develop, its players are likely to remain in high demand in the global transfer market. With their recent achievements, the Lionnes Indomptables are poised to make a lasting impact on the world of women's football.
Key points
- Cameroon's Lionnes Indomptables have made history by winning their first African championship title, boosting their players' profiles globally.
- Several team members have transferred to top European and American clubs, including Kansas City Current, Fenerbahçe, and Washington Spirit.
- The team's success has established Cameroon as a prominent talent pool for women's football, with many players receiving contract extensions and new deals.
