The countdown to the 33rd edition of the Africa Cup of Nations(AFCON) has officially began with countries naming their provisional squads ahead of the binennual tournament that starts on January 9,2022.
Hosts Cameroon have named a provisional squad of 40 to prepare for the showpiece.
The five-time winners open their campaign against Burkina Faso at the Olembe Stadium, Yaounde on January 9,2022.
Five cities will host the showpiece with Ahmadou Ahidjo stadium, Yaounde, Japoma stadium in Douala, Kouekong stadium in Bafoussam, the Roumde Adija stadium in Garaoua and the Limbe Omnisports stadium will be the venues for the tournament.
The Indomitable Lions are the second most successful nation in AFCON having won the tournament five times, two behind the Pharaohs of Egypt. They are in Group A alongside Cape Verde, Ethiopia and Burkina Faso.
Cameroon’s provisional squad
Goalkeepers:
Omossola Simon, Epassy Davies, Efala Komguep Jean, Nlend Narcisse Junior, Onana Andre
Defenders:
Fai Collins, Mbaizo Olivier, Ngadeu Michael, Castelletto J.C, Billing Jean-Claude, Samuel Junior Kotto, Jerome Onguene, Tchamba Duplexe, Nouhou Tolo, Boey Sacha, Moukoudi Harold, Dawa Joyskim, Ebosse Enzo
Midfielders:
Onana Jean Junior,Kunde Malong, Zambo Anguissa, Oum Gouet Samuel, Hongla Martin, Neyou Yvan, Djoum Arnaud
Strikers:
Tawamba Kana, Ganaco Ignatius, Bassogog Christian, Bahoken Stephane, Toko-Ekambi Karl,Ngamaleu Moumi, Soni Kevin, Aboubakar Vincent, Paul Georges Ntep. John Mary, Ebobisse Jeremy and Clinton Ndjie.
