Best Coach: Towa, Arroga, or Pagou?

Among the men's coaches, there were no major surprises at first glance. In fact, similar faces from the last Ballon d’Or award emerged. Richard Towa of Colombe Sportive of Dja and Lobo is a top contender. The head coach of the South Regional outfit led them to their first Cameroonian league title and reached the runners-up spot in their second Cameroonian Cup final after winning the previous one. Richard Towa narrowly missed the title of Best Coach in the 2024 Ballon d’Or, where David Pagou emerged as the winner. Pagou is still one of the finalists for the 2025 Ballon d’Or in the Best Coach category and is no doubt hoping for a double. David Pagou had a strong second half of last season with PWD Bamenda. Arriving as a last-minute replacement, he took over the club from the bottom of the standings and led them to the top half, avoiding relegation. He, who is the Head Coach of the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon, also gained more popularity when he led the national team to a quarterfinals-finish at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. He is currently shaping the destiny of Coton Sport of Garoua as Head Coach in the ongoing ch...