In friendly test of Cameroon on the way to the African Cup of Nations (CAN), Cameroon was held in Jeddah in Saudi Arabia on January 9, 2024 by Zambia (1-1). Highly anticipated in this meeting due to the fact that they only had this meeting to evaluate their preparation, the Indomitable Lions first stumbled in the 11th game by the Chipolopolo via Click. The man thus surprised a Cameroonian defense initially composed of Jean Charles Castelleto, Christopher Wooh, Harold Moukoudi and Nouhou Tolo. With as a last defense Fabrice Ondoa who replaced André Onana retained at the club for the Premier League match against Tottenham on January 14, before joining the group in Yamoussoukro. The 2017 African Champion, who was recently recalled, had the opportunity to rub shoulders with the elements that should logically accompany him during Cameroon’s first match on January 15.
In any case, the attack line made up of Vincent Aboubakar in pivot, the survivor Moumi Ngamaleu and Darling Yongwa on the sides. And in the midfield Olivier Ntcham, Olivier Kemen and Zambo Anguissa. It is this group that will have fought to get back on track. After enormous efforts, Darling Yongwa managed to restore the balance in the 31st minute. Thus opening his account among the Indomitable Lions. And thus saving the Indomitable Lions from a defeat which would have sowed doubt in people’s minds.
This is Cameroon’s only test match before CAN 2023. Equatorial Guinea initially announced for the “farewell match” will no longer take place. The Equatoguinean Federation having declined the Cameroonian offer since last week. Rigobert Song therefore only had this match against Zambia to evaluate the training carried out in Saudi Arabia.
The evaluation was done far from the inquisitive eyes of the Cameroonians who have the reputation of being almost all training technicians. Regardless, the outcome of the test match is an indicator of what Cameroonians should not dream of. They are expected on the ground to be judged by the Cameroonians.
