Vincent Aboubakar suffers muscular scare, fit for AFCON 2023

Against reports that Cameroon forward, Vincent Aboubakar has been ruled out of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coast, the team’s top goal scorer at last AFCON might still take part in the tournament.

According to a release on the team’s official social media pages, the slight grade 1 musculo aponeurotic detachment suffered by Aboubakar during a training session in Yamussoukro on Friday was a minor injury.

As a result, Aboubakar will continue his recovery under the supervision of the medical team.

The captain of the five-time champions who is the most experienced player in the squad is determined to follow through with his treatment in the lion’s den.

According to the release, the captain is in high spirits and ready to rigorously follow treatment protocols.

This means that the injury won’t affect his participation at AFCON 2023.

The recent development in the Indomitable Lions camp on Vincent Aboubakar was signed and confirmed by the national team physician, Dr Fotso Gwabap Patrick.

Rigobert Song’s side will open their campaign against Guinea at the Charles Konan Banny Stadium, Yamussoukro on Monday.