The Indomitable lions

It’s time to talk about one of the most iconic football teams of all time – the national football team of Cameroon. This team has been around since the early 1960s and has consistently been a force to be reckoned with. Over the years, they’ve had some of the most iconic kits that have become synonymous with the team and their culture. Let’s take a look at some of the most memorable Cameroon football kits throughout the years!

The first kit was a simple white and green affair, introduced in 1965. It was a classic design that served the team well for the next two decades, until the early 1980s when it was replaced by the classic yellow and green kit. This was the kit that the team wore when they won the African Cup of Nations in 1984. It was also the kit that the team wore when they famously beat Argentina in the 1990 World Cup.

In the same style they arrived in South Africa for AFCON 96, in a group with the hosts who we’re celebrating freedom from the vile apartheid regime.

The next kit was a bold red and yellow design that was introduced in the early 2000s. This kit was the most striking of the lot, and was worn by the team during the 2002 World Cup. In a team that was led upfront by Samuel Eto’o, An incredible striker in his days, he tormented defenses for a living alongside a talented golden-generation Cameroon team with Patric Mboma, and Rigober Song, to name a few. It was also the kit that the team wore when they won their second African Cup of Nations title in 2002.

The latest kit is the traditional yellow and green. It has been around since 2015 and has become the team’s signature look. It’s also the kit that the team has worn when they have won their third African Cup of Nations title in 2017.

As much as African countries are the great canvases for creativity when it comes to kit rollout, the reality is that brands don’t care. There hasn’t been much consistency from any brand which has landed on the shores of Africa, it feels like it’s all for a quick fix. Out of the brands to mention, I would pick Puma, it has done much over the years, at some point, it had a solid roster of the best nations and kits on the continent, even the advertising campaigns were well done, showed a lot of star power with players something that is lacking right now and rare to see. For the future it would be lovely if we see more African nations collaborate with homegrown brands like Daily Paper, Kasi Flavour, Thebe Magagu, Rich Mnisi, Shelflife, and even brands that represent culture outside Africa like Patta.

There’s no denying that the Cameroon football team has had some really great kits over the years. From the classic white and green of the early years, to the bold red and yellow of the early 2000s, to the iconic yellow and green of the present day. Each kit has a story and a piece of history behind it and has become a part of the team’s culture and identity. Whatever the future holds, one thing is certain – Cameroon will always have a great kit!