AFCON2023: Cameron vs Guinea match preview
By Biwah Bryan
This will be the third encounter between Cameroon and Guinea at the Africa Cup of Nations, all taking place in the group stages with the two previous meetings ending in draws: 2-2 in 1998 and 1-1 in 2015.
Cameroon’s squad is facing selection woes ahead of the AFCON 2023 as Bryan Mbuemo is injured, Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting is left out of the Squad, Vincent Aboubakar and Frank Magri are injured.
Additionally, goalkeeper André Onana may be unavailable after missing the entire tournament preparation and only joining the team a few hours before the game.
Cameroon drew their only friendly before the tournament 1-1 against Zambia, whereas Guinea had a 2-0 victory over Nigeria.
Opposite Song will be Kaba Diawara, a former Premier League striker who led Guinea into the 2023 AFCON as coach.
Serhou Guirassy stands as Guinea’s star striker but Unfortunately, an injury in their final warm-up game against Nigeria may hinder Guirassy’s participation in the opening game.
Cameroon vs Guinea Squads
Cameroon: André Onana, Fabrice Ondoa, Dévis Epassy, Simon Ngapandouetnbu, Nouhou Tolo, Junior Tchamadeu, Oumar Gonzalez, Darlin Yongwa, Christopher Wooh, Harold Moukoudi, Jean-Charles Castelletto, Enzo Tchato, Malcom Bokélé, Yvan Neyou, Olivier Kemen, Frank Anguissa, Ben Elliott, Wilfried Nathan Douala, Olivier Ntcham, Karl Toko-Ekambi, Frank Magri, Vincent Aboubakar, Moumi Ngamaleu, Faris Moumbagna, Leonel Ateba, Georges-Kévin Nkoudou, Clinton N’Jie.
Coach: Rigobert Song
Guinea: Ibrahim Koné, Aly Keita, Moussa Camara, Mohamed Ali Camara, Sekou Sylla, Julian Jeanvier, Saïdou Sow, Mouctar Diakhaby, Antoine Conté, Issiaga Sylla, Ibrahim Diakité, Seydouba Cissé, Amadou Diawara, Naby Keïta, Mory Konaté, Ilaix Moriba, Abdoulaye Touré, Aguibou Camara, Mohamed Bayo, José Kanté, Serhou Guirassy, Morgan Guilavogui, Facinet Conté, Karim Cissé, François Kamano.
Coach: Kaba Diawara
