Yaoundé is the capital of Cameroon and, with a population of more than 2.8 million, the second-largest city in the country after the port city Douala. It lies in the Centre Region of the nation at an elevation of about 750 metres (2,500 ft) above sea level.
Marc-Vivien Foé was a Cameroonian professional footballer, who played as a defensive midfielder for both club and country.
Albert Roger Miller, known as Roger Milla, is a Cameroonian former professional footballer who played as a forward. He was one of the first African players to be a major star on the international stage. He played in three World Cups for the Cameroon national team.
Alain N'Kong is a Cameroonian former professional football who played as a midfielder.
Théophile Abega Mbida, nicknamed Doctor, was a Cameroonian football player and politician. Playing as a midfielder he was part of the Cameroon national football team, playing all three matches at the 1982 FIFA World Cup and captaining the side to their first African Nations Cup victory in 1984, where he scored a goal in the final. He was nicknamed "The Doctor" in tribute to his footballing intelligence.
Canon Sportif de Yaoundé, commonly known as Canon Yaoundé, is a Cameroonian professional football club based in the capital city of Yaoundé. The club was formed in 1930 and play their games at Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo. Their most successful period was in the 1970s and 1980s when they were a dominant force in Cameroonian and African football, winning eight national championships, eight Cameroonian Cups, three African Champions' Cups and one African Cup Winners' Cup.
Raymond Koned Kalla Nkongo, known as Kalla, is a Cameroonian former professional footballer who played as a central defender.
Guy Stéphane Essame is a Cameroonian former footballer.
Emmanuel Jérôme Kundé is a Cameroonian former professional footballer who played as a defender. He spent the majority of his professional career playing for Canon Yaoundé. He was also a member of the Cameroon national team at the World Cups of 1982 and 1990, and won the 1984 and 1988 African Nations Cups.
Jules Denis Onana is a retired Cameroonian football player. He is the brother of Elie Onana. He played for the club Canon Yaounde, and also took part in the 1990 FIFA World Cup, playing 3 of the 5 matches of the Cameroon national football team. He decided to retire in 2005 after he played in several clubs in Cameroon, France and Indonesia with Pelita Jaya. After retirement, he served as the player agent in Asian countries. He had 56 caps for Cameroon national football team.
Benjamin Roger Massing was a Cameroonian footballer who played as a central defender. He played professionally for Diamant Yaoundé, Créteil in France, and Olympic Mvolyé. At international level, he played for the Cameroon national team which he represented at the 1990 FIFA World Cup.
Landry Joel Tsafack N'Guémo is a Cameroonian former professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder. He has previously played for Nancy, Bordeaux and Saint-Étienne in France and for Scottish club Celtic on loan. N'Guémo has played for the Cameroon national team since 2006, including at the 2010 and 2014 World Cups.
Jean Paul Yontcha is a Cameroonian retired professional footballer who played as a striker.
Marc Mboua is a Cameroonian former professional footballer who played as a striker.
Francis Idriss Ambane Moubourou is a Cameroonian professional footballer, who last played for Gokulam Kerala FC in the I-League.
Dorine Nina Chuigoué is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Spanish Liga F club Real Betis.
Bienvenue Dieudonne Nnengue or Bienvenue Nnengue or Nnengue Bienvenue, is a Cameroonian footballer who plays as a central striker.
Patrick Claude Ekeng Ekeng was a Cameroonian professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder. He had two international caps for his country's national team, whom he represented at the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations.
Charles Léa Eyoum is a Cameroonian retired professional football player and manager. A forward, he competed for the Cameroon national football team at the 1972 African Cup of Nations.
The Elite Messieurs, also known as Cameroon Basketball League, is the premier basketball league for clubs in Cameroon. The league consisted out of 8 teams in the 2022–23 season.
