Benoît Assou-Ekotto is set to make a probable return to the Cameroonian national team after a hiatus of 10 appearances. The Tottenham player is included in the list of 21 Lions called up to face Tanzania on February 6.
National coach Jean-Paul Akono played a pivotal role in convincing Assou-Ekotto to return to the national team. Akono undertook a mission to Europe to engage with the player and bring him back into the fold.
Assou-Ekotto had previously opted out of national team duty to advocate for the professionalization of the team. The return of the defender is seen as a positive development for the Cameroonian squad.
Notably, certain players like Idris Carlos Kameni and Guy Roland Ndy Assembe are absent from the list. Charles Itandje from Atromitos (Greece) and Joslain Mayébi (Wales) are expected to make their debut with the national team in the upcoming match against Tanzania on February 6.
