Rhode Island FC Signs Cameroonian Forward Mathieu Ndongo
USL Rhode Island FC

Rhode Island FC Signs Cameroonian Forward Mathieu Ndongo

Published on August 25, 2025 under United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Rhode Island FC News Release


PAWTUCKET, R.I. - Rhode Island FC announced today that it has signed 18-year-old forward Mathieu Ndongo from Cameroonian academy club Academie Ngahane FC on a multi-year deal, pending league and federation approval. The young attacking talent comes stateside following his first-ever professional season with Bahraini Premier League side Al Riffa SC in 2024/25.

"Mathieu is a powerful, strong forward who will bring energy and youthful enthusiasm to our group," said Rhode Island FC Head Coach and General Manager Khano Smith. "With a year of professional experience already under his belt, we think he has strong potential and look forward to watching him develop."

After coming up as a youth prospect in his native Cameroon, Ndongo signed his first professional deal with Al Riffa FC ahead of the 2024/25 Bahraini Premier League season at just 18 years old. He trained with the first team during a successful season for the club that saw it finish fourth in the Bahraini Premier League with a 11W-5L-6T record. His introduction to the USL Championship will bring him to the United States for the first time, where he will get the chance to develop in a first-team environment on a regular basis.

Name: Mathieu Ndongo

Position: Forward

Height: 5-10

Weight: 150 lbs.

Birthday: January 20, 2007

Hometown: Yaoundé, Cameroon

Previous teams: Academie Ngahane FC (Cameroon), Al Riffa SC (Bahraini)

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