The Indomitable Cubs of Cameroon have officially defended their regional crown, defeating DR Congo 2-0 on the final matchday to win the UNIFFAC U17 Championship.
Goals from Rony Balang (10′) and Arnold Massekon (49′) at the Stade Tata Raphaël ensured Cameroon kept the title they won in the previous edition.
With this victory, both Cameroon and runners-up DR Congo have qualified for the TotalEnergies CAF U17 Africa Cup of Nations 2026.
Tournament Highlights
• Champions: Cameroon (Finished 1st)
• Top Scorer: Delpierrot Lithofe Ntali (DR Congo) – 3 goals in 3 matches.
• Third Place: Gabon, following a 3-0 win over Central African Republic.
Final Standings
1. Cameroon (Qualified)
2. DR Congo (Qualified)
3. Gabon
4. Central African Republic
The Indomitable Cubs’ dominant run included a 5-1 thrashing of Gabon and a clean sheet against CAR, proving they remain the team to beat in Central Africa as they head to the continental stage.
