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AFCON 2023: ‘There is no small team in Africa’ – Cameroon’s Aboubakar

AFCON 2023: ‘There is no small team in Africa’ – Cameroon’s Aboubakar

Cameroon forward Vincent Aboubakar says there is no small team in Africa and should therfore not be underestimated at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The Besiktas forward will be part of the Indomitable Lions squad that will go up against Guinea, the Gambia and reigning champions Senegal in Group C which is considered the 'Group of Death'. Cameroon will be gunning for a sixth AFCON...

AFCON 2023: Cameroon coach Song defends exclusion of Bayern Munich’s Choupo-Moting

AFCON 2023: Cameroon coach Song defends exclusion of Bayern Munich’s Choupo-Moting

Cameroon head coach Rigobert Song has explained his reason for dropping Bayern Munich striker Eric Choupo-Moting in his final 27-man list for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Choupo-Moting is one of the surprise omissions in the Indomitable Lions' selection that was announced on Thursday in Yaounde. The 34-year-old has played majorly as a substitute in the German Bundesliga this season with 11 of his 14...

Algeria’s Ghezzal responds to Besiktas ‘political’ suspension

Algeria’s Ghezzal responds to Besiktas ‘political’ suspension

Algeria winger Rachid Ghezzal has described his suspension by Turkish Super Lig club Besiktas as a shock and the decision as political. Ghezzal who came on as an 80th-minute substitute in the Black Eagles' 3-1 loss to Fenerbahce on Saturday, was among the four African players suspended on Monday. Besiktas claimed Ghezzal, Cameroon's Vincent Aboubakar, Ivory Coast's Eric Bailly and Cameroon's Jean Onana have not been...

AFCON 2023 Qualifiers: Man Utd goalie Onana recalled to Cameroon squad for Burundi clash

AFCON 2023 Qualifiers: Man Utd goalie Onana recalled to Cameroon squad for Burundi clash

Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana has been named in Cameroon's 24-man squad for their upcoming clash against Burundi in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The former Ajax and Inter Milan goalkeeper initially announced his retirement from the side in December 2022 following a rift with head coach Rigobert Song that led to him being sent back home from their Qatar World Cup squad. The...