Fifa has extended the mandate of Cameroon's Normalisation Committee, which is managing the country's football federation (Fecafoot), for an additional three months. This second extension is to allow the committee to conduct elections and manage Fecafoot's affairs until 16 December 2018. The committee was established in September 2017 to draft new statutes and ensure free and fair elections, but these have been delayed due to the need to modify Cameroon's sports laws and the coinciding presidential elections. The committee has a road map that has been submitted to Fifa for approval before elections can take place. Committee member Kevin Njomo expressed confidence that the extended period is sufficient to complete their tasks.

Clarence Seedorf, the new coach of Cameroon's national football team, has excluded China-based players, including captain Benjamin Moukandjo, from his first squad selection. Seedorf emphasizes the importance of playing in competitive leagues, particularly in Europe, and suggests that lucrative contracts in less competitive leagues could jeopardize a player's national team opportunities. Despite this, he remains open to including players from any league if they are disciplined and can contribute to the team. The article also mentions the upcoming match against Comoros, the inclusion of new players, and the potential return of Nicholas Nkoulou. The squad list for the upcoming training and match is provided.

Amaju Pinnick, the Confederation of African Football's (Caf) first vice-president and chairman of Caf's Nations Cup Organising Committee, has expressed satisfaction with Cameroon's preparations for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. Following a fact-finding mission, Pinnick praised the efforts made by the Cameroonian government and reassured that Caf President Ahmad fully supports the progress. He emphasized the significance of the event for Cameroon and Africa, noting the impressive facilities and the desire to set a high standard for future tournaments. The 2019 edition will be the first to be held in June and July and will see an expansion from 16 to 24 teams.

Mohammed Keita, a promising young basketball player from Mali, is preparing to compete in the FIBA U18 African Championship on his home turf in Bamako. Keita, who has previously impressed at the FIBA U16 African Championship and the FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup, attended the Basketball Without Borders Africa camp in Johannesburg, where he was mentored by NBA players and coaches. Despite not winning the MVP award at the camp, he values the experience and the techniques he learned. Keita is determined to help his team win the African Championship and aims to participate in the world championship next year. He acknowledges the pressure of playing at home but is motivated by the support of Malian fans and his desire to succeed.

The article discusses Senegalese basketball player Gorgui Dieng's journey from a challenging childhood to becoming a celebrated NBA player with the Minnesota Timberwolves. It highlights his recent contributions to the Senegal national team, the Teranga Lions, in their quest to qualify for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 in China. Dieng, who has returned to the national team after a hiatus, played a key role in securing victories over the Central African Republic and Cote d’Ivoire. Despite his personal achievements, Dieng emphasizes the importance of teamwork and the collective goal of qualifying for the World Cup. He also takes on a mentorship role within the team, stressing the need for mental strength and resilience in the face of adversity.

Senegal's national basketball team, the Teranga Lions, are preparing to secure their place in the last round of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 African Qualifiers. Coach Abdourahmane Ndiaye, who has been leading the team since December 2017, is focused on building a strong, combative team. Ndiaye emphasized the need for players who are dedicated to winning and understand the significance of playing for the national team. After a successful training camp in Dakar and a top finish in Group D, Ndiaye is confident in his team's abilities. Senegal will face the Central African Republic on June 29 as they aim for their fifth appearance in the FIBA Basketball World Cup.

Cameroon's basketball players Kevin Ngwese and Simon Bileg II are looking forward to participating in the upcoming FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 African qualifiers. Both players, who are based in Cameroon, expressed their excitement and gratitude for the opportunity to represent their country. Ngwese, a veteran power forward, has previously played for the national team and sees the qualifiers as a significant achievement. Bileg II, who fulfilled his childhood dream by playing for the national team, is working hard to secure his place for the next games. Despite their limited roles in the first window, both are hopeful about being selected for the team that will compete in Tunis for the June-July window. Cameroon's coach has a strong pool of players to choose from, including those playing abroad, and the team aims to make a strong statement in the World Cup qualifiers.

Cameroon's national basketball team, featuring star forward Kenneth Kadji, participated in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 African Qualifiers. Kadji emphasized the importance of unity for the team's success after they won against Guinea and Chad but lost to Tunisia. Despite not playing in the FIBA AfroBasket 2017, Kadji's return showcased his significant impact, with strong performances in both games. He highlighted the team's improved playing style, even though they did not top their pool due to the loss against Tunisia. Kadji, who plays professionally for the Turkish team Tofas, remains optimistic about the team's chances to qualify for the World Cup.

Former France international Jean Alain Boumsong, originally from Cameroon, has been appointed to the coaching staff of the Cameroon national football team, the Indomitable Lions. Boumsong, who has been involved with the Cameroon Football Federation since June, will work alongside Dutch coach Clarence Seedorf and assistant Patrick Kluivert. Joel Epalle, another former Cameroon international, has also been appointed as Seedorf's third deputy. The team is currently preparing for an upcoming 2019 Nations Cup match against Comoros.