The Indomitable Lions of Cameroon will begin their AFCON campaign against Guinea Bissau today at 6pm. This evening’s game has several Stakes as both teams scramble for the three precious points.
In a pre-match conference in Ismaila Saturday, Guinea’s Head Coach, Baciro Cande intimated that Cameroon was a better side but that he was ready for the highly anticipated clash.
Meanwhile the lead trainer of the defending Champions (Cameroon) Clarence Seedorf stressed that Guinea Bissau might be considered as underdogs but would not be undermined, given that both teams have equal opportunities in the tournament.
“We need to be aware that any team in the AFCON can beat the other team”, the Dutch gaffer insisted.
Cameroon’s Indomitable Lions
Coach Seedorf has much work to do at the defense given Fai Collins Ngoran’s absence. The 26-year-old right back will not be part of the squad owing to accumulated cards.
However, the manager may either employ the services of Joyskim Dawa or switch lateral defender Oyongo Bitolo to the right and inject Gaetan Mbong into the left flank.
Meanwhile, Portugal-based striker Joel Tague has been ruled out of the historic 24 team event. According to the team’s medical doctor, William Ngatchou, the 26 year-old FC Maritimo forward can no longer take part in what would have been his first AFCON, due to heart issues.
Today’s encounter at the Ismaila Stadium is a must-win for Tchoupo-Moting and his colleagues, if they want to keep the hopes of topping Pool F alive.
Kesah News Service (KNS) 