Kansas City Current sign Cameroon defender Myriam Maëva Nyadjou Wamen

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Kansas City Current sign Cameroon defender Myriam Maëva Nyadjou Wamen
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The Kansas City Current have signed Cameroon Women’s National Team defender Myriam Maëva Nyadjou Wamen. The contract ties the player to the club through the 2029 NWSL season, pending the approval of her P-1 visa. Nyadjou joins the Current from Amazone FAP, where she competed in the Guinness Super League. The 2026 WAFCON Best Young Player was a key contributor during Cameroon’s championship run in the tournament, which secured the team a spot in the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Kansas City general manager Ryan Dell confirmed the signing, noting the club's intent to support the development of the young defender. Nyadjou expressed interest in beginning her career in the NWSL following her time in the top-flight women’s championship in Cameroon.

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  • Myriam Maëva Nyadjou Wamen signed a contract running through the 2029 NWSL season.
  • The defender previously played for Amazone FAP in Cameroon's Guinness Super League.
  • Nyadjou was named the 2026 WAFCON Best Young Player.
  • The contract status remains pending the receipt of a P-1 visa.
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  • 5:47 PMYahoo SportsKansas City Current sign WAFCON Champion and Cameroon Women’s National Team defender Maëva Nyadjou
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The 2026 WAFCON Best Young Player is headed to the NWSL, signing with KC Current.

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