KC Current signs Cameroonian defender Nyadjou

The Kansas City Current announced the signing of Cameroonian defender Maëva Nyadjou to a 3.5-year contract just days before the 2026 NWSL secondary transfer window closes. The move gives the Current a much-needed option in the backline as injuries continue to pile up and as the club heads into the final stretch of the season, still pushing to clinch a playoff spot. 

Previously playing for Amazone FAP in the Guinness Super League in Cameroon, Nyadjou arrives in Kansas City after an impressive Women’s African Cup of Nations tournament. She was named the tournament’s Best Young Player and selected to the WAFCON Best XI.

Coming off of Cameroon’s first ever championship, Nyadjou started all six matches, scoring the game winning goal against Nigeria, converting her penalty against Morocco in the semifinal shootout, and providing an assist in the final. The Cameroon backline only conceded two goals the entire tournament. 

Nyadjou’s contract goes through the 2029 season. She is currently awaiting her P-1 visa before joining the Current. 

🔴 Maëva Nyadjou au sujet des motivations des Lionnes et des émotions ressenties après le succès à la CAN 🦁🇨🇲 :

« Ça fait une joie immense, c’était un plaisir. Étant si jeunes, remporter un trophée avec les séniors, la joie me déborde. C’est comme un soldat qui part en guerre… pic.twitter.com/gnlUpJLhsG

— AllezLesLions (@AllezLesLions) August 20, 2026

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Maëva Nyadjou (mah-eh-VAH nee-AH-joo)

Position: Defender

Birthdate: 10/14/2006 (age 19)

Height: 5-6

Hometown: Yaoundé, Cameroon