AFCON 2015 – CAMEROON AND GUINEA FACE OFF IN A DECISIVE GROUP D ENCOUNTER
The Indomitable Lions of Cameroon and Syli National of Guinea will clash in a crucial Group D match of the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations this Saturday in Malabo. Both teams are coming off draws in their opening matches—Cameroon 1-1 against Mali, and Guinea 1-1 against Ivory Coast—and the stakes are high: a win could all but secure a place in the quarterfinals.
A Bit of History
The last meeting between these two sides took place on February 11, 2009, in Bondoufle, France, where Cameroon emerged victorious with a 3-1 win. However, this will be their first official encounter since 1998. Historically, the Lions have the upper hand: out of 10 meetings, Guinea has managed just one victory.
Key Returns and Players to Watch
Cameroon will benefit from the return of captain Stéphane Mbia, while Guinea will rely on the creativity and threat of Seydouba Soumah, their top scorer during the qualifiers.
Cameroon coach Volker Finke remains cautious:
“Guinea has a very young team. We must respect them and stay focused. Some of their players are under 19, and they play for strong European clubs. Their most dangerous player is Ibrahima Traoré, from Mönchengladbach.”
Meanwhile, Traoré acknowledged the challenge:
“It will be a very difficult match. Cameroon may be rebuilding, but they did well in the qualifiers. They’re used to major competitions like the AFCON and the World Cup.”
Kickoff Time
The match will kick off at 7 p.m. GMT in Malabo, and with both teams level on points, it promises to be a decisive and fiercely contested battle.
