The first edition of the Cameroonian Ballon d’Or, which intends to reward the best players in football sphere especially in the 2021-2022 season, took place on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at the Palais des Congrès in Yaoundé. The event saw several Cameroonians obtain awards.


The Coton Sport de Garoua striker, author of a busy season, Marou Souaibou was awarded the Cameroonian Golden Ball by the president of Fécafoot Samuel Eto’o.

The 21-year-old young striker, champion and winner of the Cameroon Cup was previously crowned best player in the Cameroon Cup final. Monique Ngock, meanwhile, won the Women’s Ballon d’Or.

The summary of the prizes awarded yesterday during the Cameroonian Ballon d’Or ceremony:

Men’s Ballon d’or: Marou Souaibou

Best male goalkeeper: Anye Derick Fru

Best Male Hope: Patient Wassou

Best male coach: Gabriel Haman

Best Female Coach: Mike Ndoumou

Best Female Hope: Lamine Mana

Best Goalkeeper: Annette Ngo Ndom

Women’s Ballon d’or: Monique Ngock

Best Club President: Fernand Sadou

Special prize for professionalism: Canon Sportif de Yaoundé.

Source: AfrikPage