The Cameroon team is expected to compete against Switzerland in their opening match in Group G on 24 November 2022 for the FIFA World Cup 2022. The team is placed in ‘Group G’, with Switzerland, Serbia and Brazil.
Team of Cameroon
The Cameroon National Football team, who is also regarded as the “Indomitable Lions” is basically controlled by the “Fédération Camerounaise de Football”, who is a member of FIFA and its African confederation CAF. According to reports, the team has qualified for the FIFA World Cup 8 times, which is more than any other African team, and 4 times in a row between 1990 and 2002. Moreover, the team is considered as the first African team to reach the quarter-final stage of the World Cup (1990). The team is, however, led by the head coach, Rigobert Song.
Moreover, the Cameroon team is considered to have a bit weaker squad compared to others within the group. But, the team is composed of super individual talents. Furthermore, the country has by far managed to produce stunning strikers and will be relying on those excellent options in the upcoming tournament. As per reports, the team has till now managed to achieve 5 Africa Cup of Nations, alongside Olympic gold in 2000.
Cameroon’s Group G Fixtures for FIFA World Cup 2022
- 24 November- Switzerland vs Cameroon
- 24 November- Cameroon vs Serbia
- 2 December- Cameroon vs Brazil
Squad of Cameroon
Ahead of the FIFA World Cup (2022), the Cameroon Football team announces its 26-man squad. Here’s a complete list of the team:
Goalkeepers: Devis Epassy (Abha Club), Simon Ngapandouetnbu (Marseille), Andre Onana (Inter Milan).
Defenders: Jean-Charles Castelletto (Nantes), Enzo Ebosse (Udinese), Collins Fai (Al Tai), Olivier Mbaizo (Philadelphia Union), Nicolas Nkoulou (Aris Salonika), Tolo Nouhou (Seattle Sounders), Christopher Wooh (Stade Rennes).
Midfielders: Martin Hongla (Verona), Pierre Kunde (Olympiakos), Olivier Ntcham (Swansea City), Gael Ondoua (Hannover 96), Samuel Oum Gouet (Mechelen), Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa (Napoli).
Forwards: Vincent Aboubakar (Al Nassr), Christian Bassogog (Shanghai Shenhua), Eric-Maxim Choupo Moting (Bayern Munich), Souaibou Marou (Coton Sport), Bryan Mbeumo (Brentford), Nicolas Moumi Ngamaleu (Young Boys Bern), Jerome Ngom (Colombe Dja), Georges-Kevin Nkoudou (Besiktas), Jean-Pierre Nsame (Young Boys Bern), Karl Toko Ekambi (Lyon).
Probable Top Picks for FIFA World Cup 2022:
- Vincent Aboubakar (Forward)
The player is considered as one of the most capped players of Cameroon. According to reports, he is known as a powerful striker who has managed to achieve the “Africa Cup of Nations” in 2017. However, Aboubakar is said to have spent six years at FC Porto prior to a brief stint at Besiktas, and he right now plays for Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia.
- Andre Onana (Goalkeeper)
One of the reliable shot-stoppers, Andre Onana has by far presented his excellent form. However, the goalkeeper with an imposing height has always managed to throw a tough challenge to the opponents. According to reports, the player is also capable of putting in a well-timed tackle outside his box when he is required to do so. Such skill and talent of the player could be witnessed at the semi-final round of “Cup of Nations”, that took place between Cameroon and Egypt.
- Karl Toko Ekambi (Forward)
The player who is considered as a master in creating spaces and depth. According to reports, Karl’s main feature is his super fast pace with the ball at his feet, this further enables him to attack from deep positions and to make incursions into the spaces left by the oppositions. Furthermore, the player is said to have the capability of scoring from any angle, and often his offensive qualities manage to register excellent achievements.
- Eric-Maxim Choupo Moting (Forward)
One of the experienced players of the team, Eric-Maxim Choupo Moting is said to possess excellent leadership skills, both on and off the pitch. According to reports, he has managed to register two Bundesliga winners’ medals to his name with Bayern. As well as the player is said to have played in the UEFA Champions League final with Paris Saint-Germain (2020). However, the player is considered as an integral attacking option of the team. Also, the experience that he has managed to gain after participating in some of the important competitions is likely to contribute a lot in the World Cup.
- Collins Fai (Defender)
The Cameroonian professional footballer, who is said to play for Saudi Arabian club, Al-Tai as well as the Cameroon National team. He is generally considered as a right back, but is also said to perform as a left back. However, the player is said to have joined the Cameroonian top team of Union Douala, when he was 19 years old. According to reports, Collins has managed to achieve the 2018 Belgian Cup Final, and later qualified for the UEFA Europa League.
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