Qatar move will not affect my Cameroon future – Frank Magri

Cameroon international Frank Magri is confident that his recent move to the Qatari league will not affect his chances of continuing to represent the Indomitable Lions.

The 26-year-old striker recently completed a move to Al-Gharafa SC, beginning a new chapter in his career after leaving French football. While a move to Qatar could raise questions about his international prospects, Magri insists he is not concerned about losing his place in the Cameroon national team.

In an interview, the centre-forward explained that his main focus is on maintaining his fitness and delivering strong performances for his new club.

Magri believes that playing in Qatar should not automatically rule him out of consideration for Cameroon, pointing to previous national-team selections involving players based in both Qatar and Saudi Arabia.

“I know that even when I was at Toulouse and was called up to the national team, there were players playing in Saudi Arabia or Qatar who were still selected. So, I’m not worried about that. I think the most important thing is to feel physically fit and to be performing well too.” He told RMC Sport.

For Magri, the location of his club is less important than the level of his performances and his physical condition. He is therefore determined to use his time at Al-Gharafa to remain competitive and demonstrate that he still deserves a place in the Cameroon squad.

The striker also appears to have accepted that his international future ultimately rests in the hands of Cameroon head coach David Pagou.

Rather than attempting to influence the coach’s selection decisions, Magri says he will concentrate on his responsibilities at club level and remain ready whenever the national team comes calling.

“If the manager calls on me, I’ll simply be very happy to answer his call.”

The statement underlines Magri’s desire to remain available for international duty while respecting the decisions of the coaching staff.

His move to Al-Gharafa represents another stage in a career that has already seen him experience different levels of French football before earning recognition with the Indomitable Lions.

Magri previously played for Toulouse, where he was able to establish himself in French football and earn opportunities with the national team. His performances at club level helped him attract the attention of Cameroon, and he has since remained part of the country’s pool of attacking options.

The move to Qatar could now provide him with a fresh environment and a new challenge. Al-Gharafa will expect the Cameroonian forward to contribute goals and attacking quality, while Magri will be keen to make an immediate impact and maintain his place in the international picture.

With competition for places in the Cameroon attack remaining strong, regular football and consistent performances will be important for Magri. His ability to stay fit and productive at Al-Gharafa could ultimately strengthen his case for future selections.

The striker’s comments also reflect his confidence that Cameroon’s selection process is based primarily on sporting performance rather than the league in which a player earns his living.

As he begins his Qatari adventure, Magri will therefore be hoping to let his performances do the talking. If he can maintain his fitness, score regularly and remain at a high level for Al-Gharafa, he believes he can continue to attract the attention of the national-team setup.

For now, the Cameroonian forward remains focused on his new club while keeping the door firmly open for another opportunity with the Indomitable Lions.

And should David Pagou decide to include him in the next Cameroon squad, Magri has made his position clear: he will be delighted to accept the invitation and continue representing his country.