Cameroon are one of 5 African countries in the World Cup this year. Cameroon have had little success over the last few years in the World Cup; having been shown the exit early on in the group stages in years 1994, 1998, 2002, 2010.
So, how did Volker Finke's men get to the World Cup? Well, they were drawn in perhaps the most open group in Africa, alongside Libya, Congo DR and Togo, Cameroon. Once in the final play-off round, they handled a tough task against Tunisia. A scoreless draw on the road gave way to a 4-1 home win that has Volker Finke's side feeling confident about their trip to Brazil.
As I'm sure your aware, Cameroon have been placed in a difficult group. One which could see them plunge out of the group stages for the 5th time in 6 attempts. Brazil, Croatia and Mexico are their opponents, and all carrying some World Class players in their squads; a something you can't help but not see in Cameroon's squad. Samuel Eto'o maybe an exception. Getting out the group would be put down as an achievement, a big achievement. But it will be very difficult and their awful record in group stages looks like it could just carry on.
Star players? As I hinted in the last paragraph; Cameroon's squad is not brilliant. A few noticeable players in the likes of Alex Song, Stephane M'Bia and Nicolas N'Koulou. However the star player of this squad is easily Samuel Eto'o. One of the best strikers on all platforms. 55 goals in 112 games for his country, leader of the team and an experienced striker who knows how to perform at the top level. It's fair to say, he is no longer the striker he was at Barcelona and Inter Milan, but he still has it as he has shown in his first and possibly final season under Jose Mourinho's Chelsea.
Possible Starting XI;
Itandji/Chedjou/N'Koulou/M'Bia/Assou-Ekotto/Enoh/Song/Makoun/Moukanjo/Eto'o/Webo.
Written by Liam (@Mourinholic)
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