Approximately 48 hours to the showdown, the anxiety just got a lot worse, particularly after the Cameroonian side released their list of players for the match-up against the Super Eagles at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo for the first leg on Friday, September 1 and on September 4 in Yaoundé, Cameroon for the second leg.
The list released by the head coach of the Cameroon football team, Hugo Broos, consists solely of international players, hence causing the subtle worries in the hearts of Nigerians in anticipation of the outcome of the match.
With players like;
Ondoa Frabrice ~ FC Seville, Spain,
Goda Jules ~ AC Ajaccio, France,
Bokwe Georges ~ Mjondalen, Norway,
Ngadeu Ngadjui Michael ~ Slavia Prague, Czech Republic,
Teikeu Adolphe ~ Sochaux, France,
Mabouka Ernest ~ Maccabi Haifa, Israel,
Castelletto Jean Charles ~ Brest, France,
Leuko Serge ~ CD Lugo, Spain,
Fai Collins ~ Liège Standard, Belgium,
Banana Yaya ~ Panionios, Greece,
Nouhou Tolo ~ Seattle Sounders, USA,
Djoum Suitchuin Giles Arnaud ~ Hearts, Scotland,
Mandjeck Georges ~ Sparta Prague, Czech Republic,
Siani Sébastien ~ KV Oostende, Belgium,
Franck Zambo Anguissa ~ Marseille, France,
Choupo Moting ~ Stoke City, England,
Aboubakar Vincent ~ FC Porto, Portugal,
Moukandjo Benjamin ~ Jiansung, China,
Bassogog Christian ~ Henan Jianye, China, Toko
Ekambi Karl ~ FC Angers, France,
Nsame Jean Pierre ~ Young Boys, Switzerland,
Moumi Ngamaleu ~ Rheinorf, Austria,
Fabrice Olinga ~Royal Mouscron, Belgium
It is unequivocal that Coach Hugo is determined to win. Who wouldn’t? It’s the 2018 world cup qualifiers
With John Ogu’s recent arrival into the country, and joining his teammates in camp after missing the match with South Africa, Coach Rohr’s team is finally coming together.
The match-up promises to be a fierce battle where we’ll see mostly players that have proven themselves both locally and international go at each other and prove themselves to their fans, as dominators.
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