Monday 26 October 2015

Rigobert Song appointed Head Coach of Chad?

The 39-year old has reportedly been appointed to lead the ''Sao'' after deciding against renewing Emmanuel Tregoat's contract.

Rigobert Song has been appointed as the head coach of the Chadian national team, according to French Sports daily, L'Equipe.

The former Indomitable Lions defender served as team manager of the national team after retiring from football in the aftermath of a disastrous World Cup campaign in South Africa.
New challenge for Magnan?
He has however landed his first job in management after with the Chadian national team after he was relieved of his position as team manager of the Indomitable Lions in 2014, as L'Equipe reports.

The former defender has confirmed that he is talks with the Chadian football federation but but failed to reveal whether a deal has been reached.

Song was spotted in Djamena on September 7 as he watched Chad collapse to a 5-1 defeat to Egypt-he certainly must have taken not of the heavy task ahead of him.


Song in was in Ndjamena last month to watch Chad's defeat to Egypt
''Magnan'' replaces Frenchman Emmanuel Tregoat whose contract expired on September 30 and the Chadian Football Federation opted against  renewal.

Rigo has a difficult task ahead of him as he bids to put Chad's 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers hopes back on track.

Chad are bottom of Group G with no point recorded from their two games after a 2-0 defeat and a 5-1 mauling from Nigeria and Egypt respectively.

Chad have also been knocked out of the 2016 CHAN qualifiers.

Saturday 24 October 2015

Intermediate Lions prepare for Congo return

The Intermediate Lions are camping in Yaounde ahead of next weekend's second leg qualifier for 2016 African Nations Championship  against Congo.

After a goalless draw in the first leg last Sunday in Yaounde, the players this week returned to work with a couple of sessions.

The team recorded a confidence-boosting 4-0 victory friendly yesterday against Yaounde-based outfit Ouragan.

Goals from Ngando Mbiala, Ghislain Mohou, Mahamat Harouna and Madjo Guy gave the forward confidence after firing blanks on Sunday.

The players resumed training on Saturday morning and will be joined later next week by their captain Hugo Patrick Nyame(Botafogo of Douala) and Bawak Thomas (UMS Loum) who will all be involved in the semi finals of the Cup of Cameroon on Sunday.

The game initially scheduled for this weekend was postponed to following week due to the referendum set to take place in Congo on Sunday.

Tuesday 20 October 2015

Vincent Aboubakar scores in Porto win

After going through a quiet moment in front of goal in recent weeks, the striker returned the striker found the back of the net once more as FC Porto defeated Maccabi Tel Aviv two nil to remain top in Group G.

Aboubakar opened the scoring for the Dragons on 22 minutes when he pounced on with a diving header to convert Miguel Layun's cross.

The striker turned provider four minutes later when he put Yacine Brahimi through on goal to double Porto's advantage as they held on the scored to maintain their lead in the group.


Moukandjo gets one over Nkoulou as Eto'o, Chedjou, Mbia get goals

Cameroonians were on target in the various European leagues after the international break. Samuel Eto'o returned to scoring ways as Aurelien Chedjou and Mbia scored their first goals of the season. We take a comprehensive round up of the performances of Cameroonians in the diaspora.

We begin this week in France where Axel Ngando lined up for Bastia as they lost 2-0 nil at home to league leaders Paris Saint Germain.


After overs month out with an ankle injury, Benoit Assou Ekotto returned at left back for Saint Etienne as they defeated GFC Ajaccio two nil. Jacques Zoua’s struggles in front of goal continued as he once more failed to find the back of the net in the 57 mins he spent on the pitch for GFC Ajaccio. Meanwhile goalkeeper Jules Goda was once more on the Ajaccio bench.

Henri Bienvenu Ntsama came on for the last five minutes for Troyes as they lost three nil away at Nantes.

Jean Armel Kana Biyik lined up at centre half for Toulous as they suffered a 2-1 home defeat against Angers. Gael Angoula spent the whole game on the Angers bench while Guy Ngosso came on for the last quarter of the game.

David Ngog was equally a bench warmer for Reims in their one nil defeat at home to Caen.
Benjamin Moukandjo got one over Nicolas Nkoulou as he beat him for pace to score his fifth goal of the season as Lorient pulled a 1-1 draw against Marseille. You can watch Moukandjo's goal below...


Ligue 2

Guy Roland Ndy Assembe was in goal for AS Nancy as they defeated Red Star FC one nil. Georges Constant Mandjeck made his fourth consecutive start for Metz as they were held to a 2-2 draw by Clermont who had Eugene Ekobo at left back.

Modeste Mbami made his first appearance for Le Havre coming on as a late substitute with eight minutes left as they defeated Valenciennes one nil.

Karl Toko Ekambi had an hour to impress for Sochaux s they were held to a goalless draw by Tours to stay second on the league standings. The striker who has scored three goals in eight appearances this season had three attempts on goal but failed to find the back of the net as he was sub off on the hour mark. However, defenders Adolphe Teikeu and Jerome Onguene played the full 90 minutes for Sochaux.

Fabien Tchenkoua was a second half substitute for Nimes as they lost 4-2 away at Bourg en Bresse. The 23-year Cameroonian midfielder came on for the last thirty minutes of the game to make his ninth appearance of the season but could not prevent his side from the heavy defeat.

Ande Dona Ndoh scored a brace for Niort despite their 3-2 home defeat against Auxerre. The 29-year old striker put his side level at the 13 minute after trailing early in the game but his team soon slipped to concede two goals before break. Dona Ndoh grabbed his second on the hour mark but his team could not find the third as the way side left with all three points. Meanwhile Frederic Bong was stretchered off just after 27 minutes with an injury.
Dona Ndoh celebrates after scoring for Niort
Christian Bekamenga was a second half substitute for Lens in 1-1 home draw against Laval in the final game of the round on Monday night. After trailing as early as the fifth minute, the Cameroonian striker was introduced after the break and the substitution immediately paid off as Lens got the equalizer one minute later through Pierrick Valdivia. However Bekamenga has scored just once in ten appearances this season as he continues to struggle in front of goal.

Turkey

Landry Nguemo his first start of the season for Akhisar Belediyespor as they picked up a one nil victory over Eskisehirspor.

Aurelien Chedjou headed home his first goal of the season as Galatasaray picked up a comfortable 4-1 victory over Genclebirligi to stay two points away from leaders Besiktas.

Samuel Eto’oreturned to scoring ways as he grabbed a second half goal for Antalyaspor intheir two nil victory over Bursaspor with Jean II Makoun grabbing an assist for the second goal scored by Bassan late on in the game. On the other hand, Dany Nounkeu was left out of the match day squad.
Charles Itandje and Leonard Kweuke played 90 minutes for Rizespor as they slipped to a one nil defeat against league leaders Besiktas.
Makoun made his first start for Antalya 
Stephane Mbia scored his first goal of the season for Trabzonspor in the fifth minute of additional time but that was not enough as they conceded their fourth consecutive defeat this time around 3-2 against Mersin Idmanyurdu.

In the Turkish second division, Georges Augustin Binya lined up for Elazigspor as they defeated Adana Demirspor one nil to stay top of the league.

Belgium,

Evariste Ngolok was a bench warmer for Lokeren as they lost 2-1 at home to OH Leuven to remain second from bottom.

Sebastien Siani lined up in midfield for KV Ostende as they slipped to a one nil defeat against Club Brugges to relinquish top spot to Gent who were 2-1 winners over Mouscron.

In the second division, Wala Zock lined up for Patro Eisden as they pulled a 2-2 draw against Lierse with the Cameroonian picking up a booking in the first half. A run of five games without a win leaves Patro in the relegation zone.

Raoul Kenne lined up in defence for AS Eupen in their two nil victory over RFC Seraing to stay third on the standings with 22 points two points away from leaders Antwerp.

In Armenia,

19-year old striker Oumarou Kaina led the line for Ararat as they pulled a one nil win away at Pyunik VS. The Cameroonian who is yet to score a goal in his ten appearances so far this season was booked eight minutes from time as his side held on for the win that moved them up to fifth on the standings.

In Cyprus,

20-year old midfielder Njoh Edimo was a second-half substitute for Doxa as he saw off the final ten minutes of their 2-2 draw against Ayia Napa. The former Caiman of Douala midfielder has made four appearances this season, all coming off the bench.

In Finland,

Eric Matoukou lined up at the back for Inter Tuku as they slipped to a two-nil home defeat against SJK. The 32-year -old former Indomitable Lion could not help his side prevent to first half goals from the visitors that sealed their faith. Even the second half introduction of 29-year old striker Serge N’gal could not bring them back in the game as the visitors ran out with all three points to stay top of the league while InterTurku remain fourth. On the other hand, 26-year old striker Thierry Nguekam was an unused substitute for SJK.

27-year old striker Jean Nganbe Nganbe played the final nine minutes of the game between his side Rops and Kups as they emerged 2-1 winners.

Greece,

Yaya Banana lined up in defence for Plantanias as they thread Panthrakikos four nil but still remain in the bottom three.

27-yearold midfielder Olivier Boumale played 90 minutes for Panionios as they Kalloni two nil to move to third on the standings with 13 points, eight points away from leaders Olympiakos.

Qatar,
Raoul Cedric Loe lined up in midfield for Al Sailiya as they grabbed a precious 2-1 away victory at Al Wakrah to climb into the top team.

Romania,

Antonio Ghomsi and Fai Collins lined up in at the back for Dinamo Bucarest in their 2-1 victory over Targu Mures to stay in the top five.  Marcel Essombe was a second half substitute while Patrice Feussi was a bench warmer throughout the game.

Steve Beleck and CFR Cluj were dealt a massive blow in their bid to climb back to the top half of the table as they lost 2-1 at home against Viitorul. The Cameroonian striker could not make the most of his chances despite registering five shots on goal.

South Africa,

Patrick Amour Tignyemb was in goal for Bloemfontein Celtic as they were held to a goalless draw by Golden Arrows, thereby denying them a chance to go top of the Absa Premiership.

Switzerland,

Franck Etoundi was a second half substitute for FC Zurich in their 5-1 thrashing away at Thun. The 25-year old striker has scored just two goals in nine appearances this season.

Edgar Salli was pulled off after 38 minutes with an injury  as his side ST Gallen equally fell 3-1 away at Lugano.

USA

Toni Tchami lined was part of the Columbus Crew team that beat Toronto two nil in the Eastern conference of the Major League Soccer to stay second and maintain all their play offs chances  intact.

After he was sent off two weeks ago, Oyongo Bitolo returned in defence for Montreal Impact as they edged New England one nil to move fifth in the Eastern conference.

Eric Ayuk Mbu played the final thirteen minutes for Philadelphia Union as they suffered a 4-1 thrashing at the hands of New York Red Bulls.

In England,

Allan Nyom shook off a slight knock picked up last week to return to the starting eleven for Watford as they suffered a three nil home defeat against Arsenal. The right back was booked early on in the second half before being withdrawn with twenty minutes to go. The defeat leaves Watford at the 15 position, four points above the drop zone.

Sebastien Bassong endured a torrid time at the heart of the Norwich City defence as they suffered a 6-2 thrashing against Newcastle United who picked up their first win of the season.

Clinton Njie came off the bench as early as the 11 minute to replace the injured Nacer Chadli as Tottenham Hotspurs settled for goalless draw against Liverpool at White Hart Lane. The winger is still after his first premier league start as well as goal for the club.
Njie tussles for possession with Liverpool's Nathaniel Clyne
In the Championship, Gaetan Bong kept his place at left back as Brighton and Hove picked up a 2-1 win away at Leeds United to pull four points clear at the top with the Cameroonian grabbing an assist in the game. The Cameroonian was booked late on in the third minute of additional time.
Well done lads 3points keep going!!!

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Germany,

Eric Maxime Choupo Moting and Joel Matip both started for Schalke 04 as they picked up a 2-1 victory against Hertha Berlin to stay third in the Bundesliga.

On the other hand, Marvin Matip was on the losing side as he started in defence for Ingolstadt in their one nil defeat away at Stuttgart.

In Spain,

Idriss Carlos Kameni endured a torrid time in goal for Malaga as they endured a three nil defeat against Valencia.

Divison 2

Achille Emana was benched by Gimnastic Tarragone as they pulled a 2-1 victory over Athletic Club II.

Division 3

Fabrice Ondoua once again sat on the bench for Barcelona B as they played a 1-1 draw away Villareal B. Jean Marie Dongou Tsafack led the lines for the Catalan side while Euguene Onana and Wilfrid Kaptoum were second half substitutes.




Sunday 18 October 2015

Cameroon held to goalless draw

The Intermediate Lions of Cameroon were held to a goalless by Congo on at the Ahmadou Ahidjo stadium in the first leg qualifier of the 2016 African Nations Championship.

More to follow.....

Lionesses fail to qualify for 2016 Olympics

The Indomitable Lionesses have failed to qualify for the 2016 Olympic Games after losing one nil on Sunday to Zimbabwe.

Despite a 2-1 victory in the first leg, Enow Ngachu's charges crashed out on away goal rule after slipping to a one nil defeat.

Rudo Neshamba who scored the crucial away goal scored as early as the eighth minute to give Zimbabwe the lead as the hung on throughout the game to grab the country's first major participation at a world football tourney.
Lionesses are out of the running for Rio 2016
Dernier tour des Elim des CAMEROUN 2-1 ZIMBABWE (aller) 1-0 CAMEROUN (retour) Les Lionnes sont ƩliminƩes.

More to follow.....



Cameroon's starting XI against Congo

Cameroon's Intermediate team face Congo today in the first leg qualifier for the 2016 Africa Nations Championship, CHAN.

Head coach Martin Ndtoungou Mpile has named his starting XI for this afternoon's game that takes place at the Ahmadou Ahidjo stadium.

Team captain Hugo Patrick Nyame starts in goal while Alexandre Kombi Mandjang who joined the squad earlier in the week after playing with the senior national team slots in at left back.

Kingue Mpondo and Zock Bep will hold in midfield while Yanki Joseph will lead the lines.

Cameroon's Starting XI

Goalkeeper: 

(16) Hugo Patrick Nyame (C)

Defenders:

Manga Mba(20) - Mohammed Djetei(4), Mbimbe Aaron(5), Kombi Mandjang(14)

Midfielders:

Zock a Bep(6), Kingue Mpondo(17)

Forwards

Abanda Jean(8), Mahamat Harouna(19), Mendouga Christopher(11), Yankir Joseph(7) 

Substitutes

Pierre About(1), Ngwen Joseph (2), Bawak Thomas (12), Bassama Richard (18), Ngondji Armed (10), Madjo Guy Bertrand (9), Effa Kostka (15)



Saturday 17 October 2015

Samuel Eto'o returns to scoring ways

 The 34-year old striker finally put an end to a barren that lasted for a month after netting in Antalyaspor's two nil victory over Bursaspor.

After taking the Turskish Super Lig by storm, scoring five goals in four, the Cameroonian striker went through a quiet spell with his team enduring a tough time without his goals-failing to win during that poor spell.
Eto'o found his scoring boots after a brief spell out
The Cameroonian scored ten minutes into the second half to give his side a vital advantage before Bassan killed any hopes of a comeback from Bursaspor with a late goal in the third minute of injury time with Jean II Makoun claiming the assist.
Makoun provided the assist for the second goal
The goal moves Samuel Eto'o temporarily joint top of the goal scoring chart with six goals while Angtalya have climbed to fourth, just two points below leaders Besiktas.

You can watch his goal below:


Lions urged to devour Congo in Yaounde

The head coach of the intermediate Lions Martin Ndtoungou Mpile has called on his players to brim with confidence ahead of Sunday's first 2016 African Nations Championship, CHAN, qualifier against Congo in Yaounde.

Mpile who recently took over from Francois Heya as head coach has spent the past week in camp at the Ahmadou Ahidjo stadium where he has been preparing the boys.

''You all have the capacity to qualify, you just need to be courageous be play your game,'' the coach told his charges after their final practice session on Saturday morning at the Ahmadou Ahidjo stadium.

On the other hand, the Congolese are expected in Cameroon 24 hours to the game while the match officials from Rwanda and Uganda are already in the country.

Photos Credit; Simon Lyonga/Team Press

Friday 16 October 2015

Intermediate Lions brace up for Congo

The Intermediate Lions have been in camp this week ahead of Sunday's first leg qualifier for the 2016 African Nations Championship CHAN against the Republic of Congo in Yaounde.

Head Coach Martin Ndtoungou Mpile has been supervising training this week since he was appointed last weekend.


Twenty five players from clubs around the country have been training for the past week.

Full Squad

Goalkeepers

Hugo Patrick Nyame  Botafogo of Douala
Pierre Sylvain Abogo  Tonnerre of Yaounde
Derek Anye                 Union of Douala


Defenders

Aaron Mbimbe                Union of Douala
Bongnyang Fernando      Cotonsport of Garoua
Mohammed Djetei           Union of Douala
Joseph Ngwem                 Unisport of Bafang
Thomas Bawak Etta          UMS Loum
Paul Atangana Mvondo     Cotonsport of Garoua
Kombi Mandjang               Union of Douala
Carlain Manga                    Cotonsport of Garoua
Brice Nwembe                    Lion Blesse Fotouni

Midfielders

Effa Atangana                New Stars
Richard Bassama            Cotonsport Garoua
Stephane Kingue             Cotonsport Garoua
Armel Ngondji                Fovu Baham
Ghislain Mougou            Yong Sport of Bamenda
Joseph Yanki                   Cotonsport Garoua
Christian Zock                 Cosmos of Mbam

Forwards

Arouna Dang                 Bamboutos of Mbouda
William Tchuameni       Unisport of Haut Nkam
Gael Mfou'o                   Eding Sport
Mahamat                        Panthere Security
Madjo                            Ouragan Yaounde

Photo Credit: Simon Lyonga/Team Press

Wednesday 14 October 2015

Cameroon to face Niger in 2018 FIFA World Cup Preliminary

The Indomitable Lions of Cameroon will face Niger in the second preliminary round of the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

The Mena of Niger grabbed their qualification ticket after a 6-0 aggregate score over Somalia during the just-ended international break and and are now up for a battle against the Indomitable Lions for a place in the group phase of the qualifiers

The first leg will take place on the weekend of November 7 and 8 while the return leg would hold between November 9-11.

The winner of the two legs progresses to the third and final round of the qualifiers which will comprise 20 teams divided into five groups.

Second round 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers 

Niger # Cameroon
Mauritania #Tunisia
Namibia # Guinea
Ethiopia # Congo
Chad # Egypt
Comoros # Ghana
Djibouti or Swaziland # Nigeria
Botswana # Mali
Burundi # DR Congo
Liberia # CĆ“te d’Ivoire
Madagascar # Senegal
Kenya # Cape-Verde
Tanzania # Algeria
Sudan # Zambia
Libya # Rwanda
Morocco # Equatorial 
Guinea
Mozambique # Gabon
Benin # Burkina Faso
Togo # Uganda
Angola # South Africa

Tuesday 13 October 2015

Lionesses devour Buffaloes in Zambia

The Lionesses had the best possible preparation ahead of their crucial encounter against Zimbabwe.

The Indomitable Lionesses who have been training over a week in Zambia  ran out 6-1 winners over local side Buffalo women.

A brace from Akaba Michelle as well as goals from Feudjio Raissa, Nkada Agnes, Meyong Menene, Nchout Njoya Ajara.

The Lionesses returned to training on Tuesday morning and are expected to travel to Zimbabwe at the weekend ahead of Sunday's crucial return leg qualifier for 2016 Olympics.

The Lionesses edged their Zimbabwean counterparts 2-1 in the first leg.

Monday 12 October 2015

Mbia, Aboubakar, Nkoulou nominated for Caf Awards

The trio are in line for the crown held by Yaya Toure for the past four seasons.

Stephane Mbia, Vincent Abubakar and Nicolas Nkoulou have been nominated for this's year's African Footballer of the year award.

The Indomitable Lions' trio are part of a 37-man list released by the Confederation of African Football released at the weekend.

In 2015, Stephane Mbia helped Spanish side FC Seville to back-to-back UEFA Europa League crown before moving to Turkish side Trabzonspor. He equally captained the Indomitable Lions as they qualified for the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations though they failed to make it past the group stage.
Mbia won back-to-back Europa League titles with Sevilla
Vincent Abubakar had a fine season with the Portuguese side FC Porto scoring goals in all competitions as they reached the quarter finals of the UEFA Champions League before finishing runners up in the Portuguese league.
Abubakar has been the main man for Porto this season

Nicolas Nkoulou was the spine for Olympique de Marseille as they missed out on a UEFA Champions League berth but secured a spot in UEFA's second-tier competition-the Europa League.
Nkoulou helped Marseille to a Europa League space
They will be up against Ivory Coast's Yaya Toure who has taken home the award in the past four seasons.

The list would be narrowed down by the end of the year.

Sunday 11 October 2015

Nigeria 3-0 Cameroon: Super Eagles tame Indomitable Lions to ease pressure on Oliseh

Nigeria's Super Eagles cruised to a three nil victory over the Indomitable Lions in an international friendly at the Edmond Machtens stadium in Molenbeek (Brussels) - Belgium, on Sunday evening.

Goals from Efe Ambrose, Simon Moses and Odion Ighalo gave a much win for the Eagles and their head coach  Sunday Oliseh.

The Super Eagles came into the game on the back of a two nil defeat to the DR Congo in midweek while the Indomitable Lions defeated Belgian side KV Ostende 3-1.

It is the Lions who started the game on the front foot as they controlled possession without any clear goal-scoring chance.

The Super Eagles however weathered the storm after a quarter of an hour and looked onwards from as Ahmed Musa put Emenike through on goal but the Al Ain man's effort was tame to beat Cameroon goalkeeper Fabrice Ondoua.

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The Nigerian dominance was evident in midfield and John Mikel Obi, Ogenyi Onazi and Igbonu controlled possession forcing Sebatien Siani and Stephane Mbia to committing fouls.

The Indomitable Lion's captain was evidently booked with ten minutes left on the clock for a rash challenge before the Super Eagle soared ahead when Mikel Obis free kick found Efe Ambrose who rose higher than the Cameroon defence to beat Ondoua.

Cameroon made the worst possible start to the second half as Stephane Mbia was immediately given his marching orders for a second yellow just one minute after the restart.

The Indomitable Lions however looked to roar on for an equaliser but the Nigerian defence stood steady and weathered the storm as in they did in the first half.

Simon Moses then benefitted from a threaded ball from Mikel Obi before beating the Cameroonian defence for pace and slotting home the ball to give the Super Eagles a two-goal cushion.

The game was laid to bed three minutes from time when Watford striker Odion Ighalo beat the Cameroon defence to head home Echiejile's cross as the Super Eagles recorded their ninth win in twenty meetings against the Indomitable Lions.


FT: Cameroon 0-3 Nigeria

Greetings everywhere and embraces all over the pitch for the Nigerians after a deserved win over Cameroon. This will certainly ease the pressure on Sunday Oliseh and he is visibly relieved as he waves in the direction of the Nigerian supporters before making his way into the dressing room. For Cameroon, Volekr Finke will have more questions to as to the choice of his full backs as Nigeria effectively exploited this weakness. Full Time Nigeria 3 Cameroon 0 . Thanks for being with us and see you next time for another live text commentary.

90+3' FULL TIME  NIGERIA 3-0 CAMEROON

90+2  We are now in the final minutes of the game as Nigeria look to play on time.

Ighalo rose higher above the Cameroon defence to beat Ndy Assembe to put the game to bed. The Watford man has been in fine form for his Premier Legue side and he has carried that form into the national team as Nigeria will certainly now run out with the game.

87' GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL 3-0 Nigeria

85'Nigeria are going for the kill as they are camped inside the Cameroon half.

84' Fai Collins and Salli Edgar exchange passes as they look to break through the Nigerian defence but Ambrose stands his ground and breaks down that attack.

The substitutions  look to have killed the tempo of the game.

80' Cameroon look to charge forward with Abubakar and Moukandjo but the Nigeria defence clear their lines.

77 Substitution for Nigeria Ahmed MUSA makes way for Alex Iwobi. The Nigerian skipper has been a thorn in the Cameroon defence.

74' Mandjang is now tested at left back by Igbonu but he deals well with the threat as Cameroon gets a goal kick.

72' Substitution for Nigeria Mikel Obi makes way for Igbonu


71' Another substitution for Cameroon as Fabrice Ondoa makes way for Ndy Assembe 

Fai Collins switches flanks as he slots in at right back while Kombi goes to his preferred left back position.

67' Substitution for Cameroon : Fai Collins comes in for Sebastien Bassong

65' Nigeria look settled in the half now and half crowded the midfield as they look to dominate possession.

Mikel Obi threads a fine ball on the counter for Simon Moses as he beats the Cameroon defence for pace before slotting pass Ondoua. Cameroon now have a mountain to climb with ten men.

60' Goalllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll Simon Moses makes it 2-0 for Nigeria

59' Nicolas Nkoulou gets the better of John Mikel Obi at the

55' Vincent Abubakar, Bassong and Moukandjo exchange passes at the edge of the Nigerian box  and the Lorient man tries his luck with a curling effort but his effort is just off target.

54' Fabrice Ondoua takes a free kick after Bassong is brought down by Ahmed Musa.

50' Cameroon have responded well since going down to ten men as Sebastien Siani is winning the midfield battle.

48' Cameroon will have to do it with ten men. Salli Edagar has come on for Cameroon as Kweuke mkes way.

47' It's a Red Card !!!!!!! for Stephane Mbia. It had been coming as the Trabzonspor man has been throwing in a series of rash challenges in the first half. He picks up a second yellow after that heavy challenge on a Nigeria player.

46' Nigeria get us underway....

- The players are back on the pitch for the second half as Cameroon look to claw back into the game. Nigeria's midfield trio have dominated Cameroon's two in midfield while the full backs for Cameroon have looked uncomfortable. Interesting to see if Finke will ring the changes.


The Indomitable Lions started brightly but Nigeria weathered the storm after ten minutes and  were on the front foot for over half an hour and deservedly took the lead. The full backs look uncomfortable for Cameroon as Nigeria have exploited this weakness. Cameroon have made little use of Clinton Njie and Moukandjo apart from the final minutes of the first half which produced their best chaces of the game. Volker Finke will be scratching his head in the dressing room as he seeks to draw his charges back into the game while Sunday Oliseh will be pleased with his Eagles as he looks to ease the pressure after a very difficult week. We are in for a heated second half

45+1' Half Time as Nigeria go into the locker room deservedly infront.

44' Another CHANCE!!!!!! Njie again plays Kweuke through on goal but the Rizepor striker lacks the connection to beat the Nigerian goalkeeper at the far post.

43' Cameroon are making use of their wingers as Moukandjo beats Echiejile for pace and sends in a delightful cross but once again the finish leaves much to be desired.

42' What a Chance!!!!! Njie beats the Nigerian right back and whips a delightful cross but Kweuke lacks the right connection and Carl Iheme collects for Nigeria.

39' The Cameroon defence looks rattled as Emenike looks to impound more misery on the Lions but Mandjang stands firm to clear.

38'Goaaaaalllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll for Nigeria Efe Ambrose scores. The Celtic defender rises higher than everybody in the box to beat Fabrice Ondoua from the resulting free kick. 1-0 Nigeria and deservedly so.

37' Nigeria have a beautiful free kick at the edge of the Cameroonian box after Onazi is brought down by Siani.

33' Cameroon counter swiftly as Aboubakar puts Kweuke through but Balogun recovers to clear for a corner which is cleared by Abdulahi.

YELLOW CARD MBIA

31' Nigeria are lining up passes ifront of the Cameroonian box s Onazi skips pas Mbia with ease before hitting a weak shot into the hands of Fabrice Ondoua.

29' Cameroon win the first corner of the game after Njie beats Abdulahi for pace but Balogun is there to clear for a corner.

25' Cameroon look sluggish in their passing as Mbia plays a poor ball to Bassong who  under pressure plays it out for a Nigerian throw.

22' Kombi Mandjang is fingding it difficult coping at right back and the Nigerians are exploiting this weakness as Emenike beats him for pace but Chedjou is fast to clear before he makes his way into the box.

20' Cameroon seeing a bit of possession but the Nigerian defence keeps a high line making it dificult for the Lions to break them down. Njie is robed off the ball as Nigeria sprint forward but Ondoa deflect Emenike's shot.

18' Emenike charges down on Kombi Mandjang but Moukandjo tracks back to double up on the Al Ain fforward who has been a thorn in the Cameroon defence as the ball is cleared away.

16' Nigeria are really putting pressure on Cameroon and they find it difficult to move the ball out of their own half  as Kombi plays a wrong pass to Moukandjo that goes out for a throw.

15' It is a bright spell for the Super Eagles as Ondoa is forced to panick-clear the ball and Cameroon almost paid for that as Nigeria immediately reloads the attack but the Cameroon defence clears through Mbia

14' Nigeria are trying to use the right side of Cameroon's defence for all their attacks as Simon almost got the better of Kombi but Nkoulou doubles up and clears the ball.

12' Nigeria win a free kick inside the Cameroon half as Onazi is brought down but Mikel and Musa make a mess of it.

10' Cameroon try to bring down the tempo of the game after a heated start as Sian and Mbia play the ball around the Cameroon half.

8' Stephane Mbia has been rugged in midfield and is lucky not to have been booked so early on.

7' So close for Nigeria as Ahmed Musa plays the ball into Emenike who holds off Chedjou before in the box before a week shot cum cross is cleared off the line by Kombi Mandjang.

6' Nigeria win a free kick deep inside the Cameroon half but Mikel's free kick is repelled by the Cameroonian defence as Clinton Njie immediately tries to counter but is halted by the Nigerian defence.

5' Cameroon work the ball again as Sebastien Siani switches play to Moukandjo who this time is brought down by Echiejile. Good start for Cameroon and a key battle seems underway between Moukandjo and Echiejile.

4'Cameroon are trying to work the ball in the Nigerian half as Kweuke switches the ball to Moukandjo- but it's an over hit ball and Echiejile collects the ball for a Super Eagles' throw in.

3' It's a bit  scrappy for the start as both sides tussle to control the midfield forcing Mikel to fell down Leonard Kweuke- free kick for Cameroon in the Nigerian half.

2' Nigeria win a free kick in the middle of the park after Stephane Mbia brings down Igbonu in
midfield.

1'- And we are underway as Cameroon get the game started.....

-The Indomitable Lions are singing the Cameroon national anthem....

- The Nigerian Anthem (arise o compatriots) is ringing in the stadium

- Both sides are making their way on the pitch

-Oliseh's men suffered a a two nil defeat against the DR Congo in mid week making piling much pressure on the former Nigeria  captain while Cameroon comfortably defeated KV Ostende 3-1.

-  Time to run through previous stats between these two football rivals.

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- It is not looking bright for the Super Eagles after a tumultuous week that has seen skipper Vincent Enyeama call time on his international career following a row with head coach Sunday Oliseh.

Nigeria's starting XI:

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-Cameroon face serious crisis in defense so head coach Voker Finke starts with three Central defenders with Union of Douala defender has a rare opportunity to impress at left back while Sebastien Bassong slots in at right back. In midfield, Sebastien Siani make his debut for the Lions in midfield. The KV Ostende midfielder partners captain Stephane Mbia. While it is a famous four upfront for Cameroon.

TEAM NEWS: Cameroon's Starting XI:

Goalkeeper: 16- Fabrice Ondoua

Defenders: 5-Sebastien Bassong ,3- Nicolas Nkoulou, 14-Aurelien Chedjou, 18-Kombi Mandjang

Midfielders: 19-Sebastien Siani, 17-Stephane Mbia, 

Forwards: 7-Clinton Njie, 10- Vincent Abubakar, 2-Leonard Kweuke, 8-Benjamin Moukandjo


This is an old time rivalry that has put several fans at the edge of their seats Both sides have met 19 times with the Super Eagles coming out on top 8 times, 4 defeats and 7 draws. However, the Indomitable Lions have delivered when it mattered most. The last time both sides met was at the quarter finals of the 2004 Africa Cup of Nations where Nigeria defeated Cameroon 2-1.

Good evening and welcome to our live coverage of the international friendly between old rivals, the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon at the  Edmond Machtens stadium in Molenbeek (Brussels) - Belgium

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The head coach of the Indomitable Lions Volker Finke has named his starting line-up for this evening's friendly against Nigeria.




Cameroon's Starting XI:

Goalkeeper: 16- Fabrice Ondoua

Defenders: 5-Sebastien Bassong ,3- Nicolas Nkoulou, 14-Aurelien Chedjou, 18-Kombi Mandjang

Midfielders: 19-Sebastien Siani, 17-Stephane Mbia, 

Forwards: 7-Clinton Njie, 10- Vincent Abubakar, 2-Leonard Kweuke, 8-Benjamin Moukandjo

Nigeria's Starting XI:


BREAKING: Line up Vs Cameroon. Time: 7pm

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