AFCON2023: Regis Mughe turns down national team call-up

By Biwah Bryan

Cameroonian forward Regis Mughe, aged 19, has declined the opportunity to play for the indomitable lions in the upcoming African Nations Cup in Cote d’Ivoire.

The decision as reported by French outlet L’EQUIPE, stems from Mughe’s desire to remain with Marseille and gain more playing time with the club.

Mughe has only made 8 appearances for Marseille since joining the French club in 2022 and starting in only two games.

With several players leaving Marseille to participate in the Afcon, Mughe saw this as a chance to secure more playing time with the club.

However, FIFA rules state that players called for national duty cannot play for their club without authorization from their Federation which is in this case FECAFOOT.

Mughe is a product of Brasseries Football Academy in Cameroon and had represented Cameroon in the U23 selection. He was called up for the 2023 African Nations Cup qualifiers against Burundi.