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VOL. 12, ISSUE 11 (2025)
China–Cameroon football cooperation and prospects: From infrastructures development to talents flow
Authors
Dr. Taling Tene Rodrigue
Abstract
The strategic partnership between China and
Cameroon in football represents a microcosm of broader Sino-African
cooperation, embodying both the opportunities and complexities inherent in
South-South collaboration. This dissertation examines the multifaceted
dimensions of China-Cameroon football relations, analyzing how infrastructure
investment, talent exchange, and institutional cooperation can be leveraged to
advance mutual development objectives. Cameroon, represented by its
internationally acclaimed football team “Indomitable Lions,” possesses a rich
football heritage and proven expertise that can significantly contribute to
China’s ambition to become a global football powerhouse by 2050.
Simultaneously, China’s capacity for large-scale infrastructure development and
financial investment addresses critical gaps in Cameroon’s football ecosystem.
Through the frameworks of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) and the
Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), this bilateral football partnership holds
strategic importance not only for athletic development but also for sports
diplomacy, cultural exchange, and broader economic engagement between the two
nations.
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Pages:186-197
How to cite this article:
Dr. Taling Tene Rodrigue "China–Cameroon football cooperation and prospects: From infrastructures development to talents flow". International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development, Vol 12, Issue 11, 2025, Pages 186-197
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