Cameroon Unveils Pre-World Cup Squad and New Jerseys in Grand Presentation
The Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT) made a bold statement on Monday with the announcement of their pre-selected squad for the 2014 World Cup. The occasion was marked by a press lunch, the unveiling of the team’s new jerseys, and the distribution of the federation’s latest magazine, all designed to build anticipation for the tournament in Brazil.
Under the guidance of head coach Volker Finke, the squad is packed with key players, ensuring that the Indomitable Lions will be a force to reckon with on the world stage. The star power of captain Samuel Eto’o, Chelsea’s prolific striker, remains the focal point of the team. Eto’o, along with other key players such as Alexandre Song, Jean II Makoun, Vincent Aboubakar, and Mohamadou Idrissou, forms the core of the squad. Additionally, Landry N’Guemo is included, adding depth to the midfield.
A notable surprise in the squad is Cédric Djeugoue, a player with no international caps, selected from Coton Sport. His inclusion highlights the unpredictability of Finke’s choices and the potential for fresh talent to emerge on the global stage.
Cameroon’s preparation for the World Cup includes an intensive schedule of four friendly matches. The first training camp will take place in Austria, where the team will face Macedonia on May 26, followed by a match against Paraguay on May 29. The team will then take on Germany on June 1 in a prestigious encounter in Mönchengladbach, before wrapping up their preparations with a final friendly match against Guatemala on June 7 in Yaoundé.
The Indomitable Lions will be placed in Group A of the World Cup alongside hosts Brazil, Croatia, and Mexico. As one of the most decorated African teams in World Cup history, Cameroon will be hoping to repeat its past glories and make a deep run in the competition.
Full Squad:
Goalkeepers: Charles Itandje (Konyaspor, Turkey), Guy Ndy Assembe (Guingamp, France), Feudjou Loïc (Coton Sport), Njock Sammy (Fethiyespor, Turkey)
Defenders: Nyom (Granada, Spain), Nounkeu (Besiktas, Turkey), Djeugoue (Club Camerounais), Chedjou (Galatasaray, Turkey), Nkoulou (Olympique Marseille, France), Kana-Biyik (Rennes, France), Bedimo (Olympique Lyonnais, France), Assou-Ekotto (Tottenham, England), Bong (Olympiakos, Greece)
Midfielders: Enoh (Antalyaspor, Turkey), Makoun (Rennes, France), Matip (Schalke 04, Germany), Mbia (Sevilla, Spain), Nguémo (Bordeaux, France), Song (FC Barcelona, Spain), Loe (Osasuna, Spain), Salli (Lens, France)
Forwards: Eto’o (Chelsea, England), Choupo Moting (Hamburg, Germany), Moukandjo (Nancy, France), Aboubakar (Lorient, France), Webo (Fenerbahçe, Turkey), Idrissou (Kaiserslautern, Germany), Olinga (Malaga, Spain)
Reserves: Bagnack (Barcelona, Spain), Zock (Cosmos)
With a blend of experienced internationals and promising newcomers, Cameroon’s squad is primed for a challenging but exciting World Cup campaign. Fans are already buzzing about the team’s new jerseys, which are set to become a symbol of the Indomitable Lions’ quest for glory in Brazil.
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