Summary
The FIFA World Cup 2022 is on the horizon with less than a month to go, underway on 20th November in Qatar. It’s time to take a look at the Cameroon Potential Squad for the World Cup 2022.
The African Lions Cameroon are back on the sport’s biggest stage after 8 years. Karl Toko Ekambi’s goal in the dying seconds of extra time helped them to beat Algeria in the playoffs.
Cameroon had a terrible tournament in the 2014 World Cup, losing all matches to finish at the bottom of the group. Another daunting task awaits Cameroon as they will face Brazil, Serbia, and Switzerland in Group G in the World Cup 2022.
Cameroon will play their World Cup opener against Switzerland on 24th November before facing Serbia and Brazil. The Cameroon boss Rigobert Song will call a 26-man squad for the World Cup 2022.
Cameroon Potential Squad
GKs:
- Andre Onana – Inter
- Simon Ngapandouetnbu – Marseille
- Devis Epassy – Abha
- Simon Omossola – Vita Club
Defenders:
- Michael Ngadeu-Ngadjui – Gent
- Ambroise Oyongo – Free Agent
- Nicolas Nkoulou – Aris
- Enzo Ebossé – Udinese
- Oumar Gonzalez – Ajaccio
- Darlin Yonghwa – Lorient
- Nouhou Tolo – Seattle Sounders
- Olivier Mbaizo – Philadelphia Union
- Collins Fai – Al-Tai
- Jean-Charles Castelletto – Nantes
- Christopher Wooh – Rennes
- Enzo Tchato – Montpellier
- Jerome Onguéné – Frankfurt
Midfielders:
- Georges Mandjeck – Nea Salamis
- Jean Onana – Lens
- Gael Ondoua – Hannover
- Samuel Gouet – Mechelen
- Pierre Kunde – Olympiacos
- Martin Hong – Verona
- Olivier Ntcham – Swansea
- Brice Ambina – Cape Town City
- Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa – Napoli
- Arnaud Djoum – Free agent
- James Lea Siliki – Estoril
Forwards:
- Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting – Bayern Munich
- Vincent Aboubakar – Al-Nassr
- Bryan Mbeumo – Brentford
- Karl Toko Ekambi – Lyon
- Leandre Tawamba – Al-Taawoun
- Georges-Kevin Nkoudou – Besiktas
- Moumi Ngamaleu – Dynamo Moscow
- Ignatius Ganago – Nantes
5 Best Cameroon Players in World Cup 2022
Here we look into the top 5 Cameroonian players in the Cameroon Potential Squad who could make a huge impact in the World Cup 2022 in Qatar.
#1 Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting
The Bayern Munich striker Choupo-Moting could play a vital role for Cameroon in the World Cup 2022. Despite not being the first choice, the 33-year-old has played a fair amount of games for the Bavarians this season.
He has scored 2 goals and an assist in 6 games (2 starts) in Bundesliga. He is expected to score goals for Cameroon in Qatar.
#2 Karl Toko Ekambi
The heroic strike from Karl Toko Ekambi in the playoff against Algeria has sent Cameroon to the FIFA World Cup finals. The Lyon winger could be the talisman in attack once again for his nation in the World Cup.
Karl Toko Ekambi is in good touch for the Ligue 1 side, already scoring 4 goals and an assist in 12 games in the league.
#3 Bryan Mbeumo
The 23-year-old Brentford striker is another player to watch for Cameroon in the World Cup. Bryan Mbeumo will fancy his chances in Qatar and will be keen to be on the scoresheet for his nation.
Mbeumo has scored a couple of goals in 11 matches for the English club this season so far.
#4 Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa
Zambo Anguissa could be a key midfielder for Cameroon in the World Cup. The 26-year-old has been magnificent for Napoli this season. He has scored 2 goals and 2 assists in games in the Serie A. Moreover, he has provided 3 assists and a goal in 4 games in the Champions League.
Zambo Anguissa is out due to a hamstring injury and is expected to return in early November.
#5 Andre Onana
Cameroonian fans can rely on the safe hands of Andre Onana. The 26-year-old Inter Milan shot-stopper will be a key man for Cameroon in their success.
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