Cameroon is set to play a friendly match against Tanzania in Dar Es Salam, serving as preparation for the preliminary round of the 2014 World Cup. However, they will be without key players for various reasons. Here are the key points:
- Absent Players:
- Samuel Eto’o, the captain of the Indomitable Lions, will be absent due to back pain.
- Nicolas Nkoulou, a defender from Olympique de Marseille, is also unavailable and will remain in treatment.
- Injured players Nguemo, Mayebi, and Song Billong will not be able to join the team.
- Reasons for Absences:
- Samuel Eto’o withdrew from the match due to back pain, while Nicolas Nkoulou is undergoing treatment.
- Other players are unavailable due to injuries.
- Local Championship Players Called Up:
- To compensate for the absences, the Cameroonian coach called up players from the local championship to join the team.
- Friendly Match Details:
- The friendly match between the Tifa Stars of Tanzania and the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon is scheduled for Wednesday.
- Rwandan referees, including Munyemana Hudu as the center, Simba Honoré, and Ndagizimana Theogine as assistants, will officiate the match.
The friendly match provides Cameroon with an opportunity to assess and prepare the team for the upcoming challenges, including the preliminary round of the 2014 World Cup.
