Cameroon: Presidency orders release of nearly 500 million CFA francs for national football teams

Cameroon's President has mandated the release of approximately 491 million CFA francs (nearly $800,000 USD) to bolster the nation's football teams, signaling a significant investment in the sport.

The funds are earmarked for the Ministry of Sports and Physical Education and will cover the preparation and participation costs for various national selections in upcoming competitions. This financial injection aims to ensure the teams have the necessary resources to compete effectively on regional and international stages.

Key beneficiaries include the U20 national team, currently competing in the Central African Football Federations' Union (UNIFFAC) tournament, which serves as a qualifier for the U20 Africa Cup of Nations. The 'Indomitable Lionesses,' Cameroon's senior women's national team, will also receive a substantial portion of the allocated funds.

The directive, detailed in a correspondence from the Minister of State Secretary-General of the Presidency, Ferdinand Ngoh Ngoh, underscores the government's commitment to supporting Cameroonian sports, particularly football, which holds significant cultural importance in the country.

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The Lions U20 engaged in the tournament of the Union of Central African Football Federations -Uniffac-, qualifying for the next U20 Africa Cup of Nations, are entitled to 203,182,672 FCF.