Capturing the Coaching Staff’s Trust
Zepa’s starting role comes just two weeks after he officially signed his first professional contract with the London-based club on July 13, 2026. Rather than being left to develop solely within the youth categories, the Cameroon U-23 international has been heavily integrated into first-team pre-season training camps
Reports from the training facilities indicate that the explosive right winger is earning significant points with Arbeloa’s backroom staff for his sharp physical stamina, direct 1v1 dribbling, and high off-ball tactical work rate.
Match Action in Portugal
The evaluation fixture tested Fulham against a highly experienced Al-Ahli squad.
- The Action: Operating primarily off the right flank and cutting inside onto his preferred left foot, Zepa provided direct attacking width during his time on the pitch.
- The Scoreline: Al-Ahli initially opened the scoring through a Ricardo Mathias header before Ryan Sessegnon equalized for Fulham in the 39th minute to lock in the 1–1 draw.
A Rising International Profile
Born in 2008 and previously developed within elite academies, Zepa’s stock has steadily climbed following a highly productive 14-goal contribution campaign for Fulham’s youth ranks. Having already made his international debut with the Cameroon U-23 Olympic team during a developmental camp in Spain, his current pre-season momentum puts him in a prime position to challenge for competitive senior minutes as the upcoming Premier League season approaches
