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A look at some of the key teams, players and potential plot lines from the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations which begins on Sunday Jay Harris9 Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba wants to win AFCON but 'everyone wants to beat Cameroon' Liam Tharme3 Andre Onana among several surprise omissions from Cameroon AFCON squad, manager also sacked Nnamdi Onyeagwara19 Nigeria face DR Congo for World Cup inter-confederation spot: How do play-offs work? Sam Joseph and Colin Millar5 Four teams added to 2026 WAFCON after failing to qualify in tournament expansion Jessica Hopkins1 Advertisement The Athletic watches a Manchester United game with Mbeumo's family and speaks to friends and former team-mates Charlotte Harpur52 The 6ft 5in forward says he had two left feet as a footballer — unlike his uncle and cousin — so took up rugby league. He's not looked back Greg O'Keeffe4 POWERED BY NEW 2015/16 Antalyaspor Home Jersey 9 Eto'o Medium Nike Long Sleeve Cameroon Legend 1 available $60. 00 View Listing NEW Cameroon World Cup Soccer T Shirt. Multiple Sizes 1 available $12. 75 View Listing USED Puma Cameroon ? ? Away soccer jersey 2008 Size L Men’s Only 1 available $100. 00 View Listing USED MINT Cameroon 2002 L Jersey Football Shirt Original Home Vintage M’BOMA 1 available $307. 97 View Listing The 29-year-old has made 102 appearances for United and is under contract until 2028. Jessica Hopkins35 The Cameroon goalkeeper is leaving before the Manchester derby and is likely to face Ederson in Istanbul instead Laurie Whitwell152 Advertisement Trabzonspor will cover the goalkeeper's Manchester United salary in full, with Onana set to earn extra due to bonuses Laurie Whitwell232 The Belgium-born Cameroon international has signed a five-year deal at Molineux with a club option for a sixth season. Steve Madeley and Dan Kilpatrick12 Should the midfielder maintain his development this season then Brighton will hope other elite suitors emerge for their prized asset Andy Naylor96 Baleba is emerging as one of the most highly-rated players in his position and Brighton do not intend to sanction a sale this summer. David Ornstein516 Why Manchester United agreed to pay a premium for Mbeumo, how the negotiations played out and how they hope he will prove money well spent Laurie Whitwell and Jay Harris194 The deal comprises an initial £65m fee, to be paid in four instalments, plus a maximum of £6m in potential bonuses. David Ornstein556 Advertisement The latest proposal is awaiting a response from the London club. David Ornstein487 Onana will now work towards returning to fitness for United's Premier League season-opener against Arsenal at Old Trafford on August 17, Mark Critchley and Colin Millar92 This is not a question of who is more talented. It is what this United team needs in this moment Carl Anka and Matt Pyzdrowski300 The 25-year-old is entering the final year of his contract at Brentford, who do have the option to extend his stay by a further 12 months. Laurie Whitwell379 Talks are ongoing as United work to reach an agreement for a player targeted by head coach Ruben Amorim to strengthen his attacking unit. David Ornstein406 Mbeumo has attracted interest from the likes of Arsenal, Newcastle, and Spurs — but the 25-year-old favours a switch to Old Trafford. David Ornstein946 Advertisement The forward has become a pivotal figure for Brentford and is likely to attract interest in the summer transfer window Jay Harris and Tom Burrows31 The 21-year-old Cameroon international has featured in 25 of Brighton's 30 games across all competitions so far this season, with 23 starts. Andy Naylor10 The New York Red Bulls has completed the signing of Cameroon forward Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting.
The 35-year-old joins as a free agent, having been without a club since the expiration of his Bayern Munich contract in the summer of 2024.
Choupo-Moting has signed as a Designated Player on a two-year deal through to 2026 with the option of a further year.
“Maxim is a strong forward that will bring a lot of experience and leadership to our club, ” said Red Bulls head coach Sandro Schwarz. “He will be a great addition to our roster, and we are looking forward to seeing him on the pitch at Sports. .. Ali Rampling and Jeff Rueter19 Marc Brys found himself caught in a conflict between the Cameroon FA and the sports ministry Adam Leventhal5 See More