The Yaoundé Sports Palace was the scene of a complete and utter disaster on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. In their opening match of the 2026 Africa Futsal Cup of Nations qualifiers in Morocco , the Indomitable Lions suffered a historic thrashing at the hands of a ruthless Angolan side. Final score: 0-12 .

A gaping class divide

From the opening whistle, the difference in tactical culture was glaringly obvious. Where Angola displayed a fluidity and technical skill typical of the discipline, Louis René Epée 's men seemed completely lost.

1. Technical shortcomings: Missed controls and haphazard transmissions marked the Cameroonian performance.
2. Profile problem: Using players from 11-a-side football proved to be a losing bet against court specialists.
3. The Angolan show: Led by the unstoppable João Josemar Cambangula , the visitors were already leading 8-0 at halftime.

A nightmare despite the gloves

While the scoreline was already lopsided, it could have been far worse were it not for the heroic performance of goalkeeper Menpong Ebouok Kenneth . Despite conceding twelve goals, the Cameroonian keeper made save after save to prevent an even more surreal scoreline. In the second half, a shift to a more defensive formation did nothing to alter the dominance of Franclin Graca 's men.

The observation of a huge construction site

This humiliation exposes the structural backwardness of futsal in Cameroon. Faced with nations that are professionalizing the sport, improvisation no longer has a place.

"Beyond the defeat, it's the technical gap that's worrying. Cameroonian futsal needs a complete overhaul."

The return match, scheduled for February 8 in Angola , looks like a mere formality for the home team and another test of resilience for the Lions.