CAF CONFEDERATION'S CUP: AL AHLY VS COTON SPORT FC

 
Cameroon's Coton Sport delegation which left the country arrived in Cairo this yesterday via Adis Ababa, 3:00. Just landed, the whole group is already in game mode.
 

 "We put ourselves right away in game mode on our daily organization (meals, training). It's a detail, but it can make a difference," 

says Didier Gomes Da Rosa, general manager of the club. Making in Cairo Green and White have only one goal: to qualify. A qualification that will open their doors for the final, a final that their thousands of fans are eagerly awaiting. Didier Gomes Da Rosa:  

"We know that a win will open our doors for the final so we go to Cairo without any complex, without brake, but to play on. We will not be paralyzed, we will play but it will be released to all our courage in battle, hoping this time not to miss the opportunities we have. "

The match between Al Ahly and Coton Sport is scheduled for Sunday, September 28th at 7:00 p.m. local time, 17 hours GMT. It is a match for the semi-finals return of CAF Cup. In the first leg played on September 20 last in Garoua, green and white northern stumbled (0-1). Foals Gomes Da Rosa Didier put themselves first leg score within the scope of a hiccup and promise to reverse the situation by bringing a qualification for the final.

 Coton Sport FC © 2014

CAMEROON TO HOST THE AFCON 2019

For some time now, there were only speculations that Cameroon could be the host of the African Cup Of Nations in 2019. This was since the FIFA president, Sepp Blatter was seen visiting the country earlier this year to observe and supervise the various facilities put in place by the Cameroon Football Federation in their contest to host this competition.

The Cameroonian Football Federation, FECAFOOT has been working hard together with the government to put in place everything that will be needed to host such an event. New stadia are being constructed such as the Limbe and Bafoussam football stadia and more are still to come.

Cameroon is one of the biggest footbal nations on the African continent and has been cup winners 4 times but has only hosted the competition once and that was way back in the seventies.

The decision for the country to host the 2019 AFCON came in this afternoon from Adis Abbeba.

BLESSING NGWA MAKES HEADLINES IN THE USA NAIA MEN'S SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIP

Ngwa Blessing is an American based Cameroonian soccer player, playing in the NAIA National Men's Soccer Championship in the USA. He has playes this role of Goal Kepper ever since his child hood and back in the Secondary School and currently the Goal Keeper of Kansas Wesleyan. Recently, he was selected as the best defensive player of the week in the NAIA National Men's Soccer Championship. This was referred from the NAIA's official website:

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Severin Abt of Thomas (Ga.) has been named the NAIA National Men's Soccer Offensive Player of the Week and Blessing Ngwa of Kansas Wesleyan has been named the NAIA National Men's Soccer Defensive Player of the Week, the national office announced Tuesday. They were selected based on their performances from Sept. 8 – 14 and were chosen out of a pool of conference player of the week selections.
National Defensive Player of the Week
Blessing Ngwa, Kansas Wesleyan (pictured)
5-10, Sr., G, Bamenda, Cameroon
• Helped lead Kansas Wesleyan to a perfect 3-0 week that included wins over a pair of nationally ranked opponents on the road.
• Was part of a 1-0 shutout victory at No. 13-ranked Benedictine (Kan.) behind five saves.
• Was instrumental in KWU's overtime 2-1 win over No. 10-ranked Concordia (Calif.) with six saves.
• Recorded six saves en route to earning his second shutout of the week against Westmont (Calif.) in a 1-0 overtime win.
• Total of 17 saves on the week and had a .317 GAA during the week.
• Earns first career NAIA National Player of the Week honor.

CAMEROON BEAT IVORY COAST 4 - 1

Njie - 14', Yaya - 24', Aboubakar - 37', Aboubakar - 52', Njie - 74'

Those are the names and minutes that gave us the 4 - 1 score - a victory of Cameroon over Ivory Coast


Cameroon now stands top of the table in their pool having 6 points with Congo following close with 3 points and only a goal different from Ivory Coast which is at 3rd place with 3 points. Sierra Leone comes 4th without a point so far.

CAMEROON 23 MAN SQUAD AGAINST CONGO DRC WITHOUT SAMUEL ETO'O

 
I- GOAL KEEPERS

1. NDY ASSEMBE (FC Nancy)
2. ABOGO, Pierre Sylvain (Tonnerre de Yaoundé)
3. ONDOUA, Joseph Fabrice (FC Barcelona)

II-DEFENDERS

1. DJEUGOUE, Cédric (Coton Sport de Garoua)
2. GUIHOTA, Jérôme (FC Valenciennes)
3. MATIP, Joël (Schalke 04)
4. NKOULOU, Nicolas (Olympique Marseille)
5. BONG, Gaëtan (Olympiakos)
6. BAGNACK, Frank (FC Barcelona)
7. OYONGO BITOLO, Ambroise (New York Red Bulls)

III- MIDFIESDERS AND ATTACKERS :

1. ENOW EYONG -
2. MBIA, Stéphane -
3. LOE, Raoul Cédric (C.A Osasuna)
4. SALLI, Edgar (A.S Monaco)
5. ZOCK, Guy Christian (Cosmo de Bafia)
6. MANDJECK, Georges (Kayseri Erciyesspor)
7. KIBONG à MBAMBA, Marc (Konyarspor)
8. CHOUPO-MOTING, Eric (Schalke 04)
9. NGUEMO, Landry -
10. MOUKANDJO, Benjamin (Stade Reims)
11. ABOUBAKAR, Vincent (FC Lorient/Porto)
12. DONGOU, Jean Marie (FC Barcelona)
13. KWEUKE, Léonard (Caykur Rizespor)
14. N’JIE, Clinton (Olympique Lyonnais)
15. ETOUNDI, Franck (FC Zurich)

WAITING LIST

1. KOM, Franck (Etoile Sportive du Sahel)
2. MOUGANG MBASSOGO (Lion Blessé de Foutouni)
3. BANA MOUSSA (Coton Sport de Garoua)
4. TABEKOU OUAMBE (APEJES de Mfou)
5. NLATE EKONGOLO, Brice (Olympique Marseille)

WOULD SAMUEL ETO'O FINALLY MOVE TO LIVERPOOL FC?

Very lately, lots of soccer lovers and fans of Samuel Eto'o, the cameroonian International were all ears and alert on the next move of Samuel Eto'o after the end of his one year contract with Chealsea FC.

Several offers were made from clubs accross Europe including Ajax Amstredam, Arsenal FC, AS Roma, West Ham United, Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspurs, but the striker could not settle on a deal with any of these.

It is not until lately that the striker has been in negociative talks with another top Premier League side, Liverpool FC.

There will be so much awaited from Eto'o if he joins Liverpool after his former manager, Mourinho caused a scandal about his age.

we still don't know the outcome of the negociation, but will update you just soon.

SAMEUL ETO'O POSSIBLE TRANSFER TO WEST HAM

Samuel Eto'o is no more with Chelsea FC and at this moment stands without a club. However there has been rumours about his transfer to other clubs. His season at Chelsea came to a sour end with team manager, Jose Mourinho's controversy over the striker's age.

It was said that AS Roma wanted the Cameroonian international and the deal never worked out as the club could not meet to Eto'o's demands. Again headlines were made relating to Arsenal and Everton wanting the striker. Queens Park Rangers were also in demand of Eto'o in a bit to strengthen their come back to the Premier League. This was seen as Claudio Vigorelli, the striker's agent held talks with the club's manager, harry Redknapp. However the talks seem to have been of light weight as the striker's wage demands were ''over rated''.

Most recent of all is Eto'o's transfer talks with West Ham's boss, Sam Allardyce. His representatives held talks yesterday concerning his possible move to West Ham alongside Peter Crouch in a bit to solidify the club's attack line as it was handicapped by Andy Caroll's persistent season injury. Eto'o demands £100,000 as weekly wage, an amount which may not be considered by the club.

PAUL BIYA OFFERS 350 MILLION FRANCS TO CLUBS

The amount of 350 million CFA francs was set by Faustin Domkeu, president of New Stars of Douala, the provision of the Professional Football League (LFPC) and half, 175 million CFA Francs, has even been repaid in cash league said.
 

"We are very pleased to learn that in a few days, clubs will receive a special grant of the first Cameroonian sports. This is something that is good. We must congratulate the office of the CPG (Provisional Management Committee) of the League who worked for us to receive this money, "pours Faustin Domkeu to get out of this meeting of the ACEC office.

The other half remains therefore expected. This envelope will be distributed such that 70% will go to clubs, and 30% spent on running the current activities of the League.

It should be recalled that the clubs are still waiting for the Ministry of Sports and Physical Education payment of the second and final tranche of the grant by the State. The latter slate is 260 million francs on the overall amount of 560 million, with a first tranche of 300 million has already been paid.

CAMEROON ELIMINATED FROM THE WORLD CUP

 

After Australia and Spain, Cameroon joined the camp eliminated from World Cup 2014. While they absolutely had to win to keep chances of qualifying, the Indomitable Lions were dominated sharply by Croatia with a score of 4 - 0 for their second match of Group A.

While their star striker Samuel Eto'o with a knee injury, was installed on the bench, Cameroonians quickly lost control of the meeting. Croats opened the scoring in the 11th minute thanks to Ivica Olic who deceived the keeper left. Five minutes from the end of the first half, the situation has worsened for African team after the expulsion of Alexandre Song. Slightly blocked by Mario Mandzukic on a Cameroonian counter attack, FC Barcelona player sent him a blow in the back, immediately punished by the referee.

During the second half, the game quickly became one-sided. Croats have up attacks. Ivan Perisic doubled the scoring in the 48th minute a cross-shot from the left, while Mandzukic scored twice in the 61st and 73rd minute. Thanks to this success, men Niko Kovac can still access the knockout stages. Their match against Mexico Monday, June 23 will be decisive.

However the defeat, great play was still showed by players such as Moukanjo, Aboubakar, Mbia, Nkoulou and Enoh.

Cameroon still has one compensatory match left against Brazil. The Brazilians will sure do all to win this one as losing it to the Cameroonians could be an invitation to joining then out of the competition together.

AFRICAN CONFEDERATIONS CUP: COTON SPORT TRAILS OVER ASEC MIMOVA

INDOMITABLE LIONS STILL HOPEFUL

Now its Mexico and Brazil on 4 points each and Cameroon and Croatia with zero each. The Lions still have hopes. After losing the first match to Mexico by 1-0, the Lions take on their second and ''must win'' match against Croatia today. Even a draw could not help out in this one. After Croatia, the Lions take on Brazil in their last group stage match. If they could grap 6 points, then they qualify for the second round. But they mae be playing without star player Samuel Eto'o who picked up a knee injury. Fingers are  crossed now. Allez les Lions

FINAL LIST OF 23 INDOMITABLE LIONS SET FOR BRAZIL 2014

GOALKEEPERS

1. ITANDJE Charles (Konyaspor)
2. N’DJOCK Sammy (Fethiyespor)
3. FEDJOU Loïc (Coton sport de Garoua)

DEFENDERS

1. NYOM Allan (Granada CF)
2. DJEUGOU Cédric (Coton sport de Garoua)
3. NOUNKEU Dany (Besiktas)
4. CHEDJOU Aurélien (Galatasaray)
5. NKOULOU Nicolas (O. Marseille)
6. BEDIMO Henri (O. Lyon)
7. ASSOU EKOTTO Benoit (Queens Park Rangers)

MIDFIELDERS

1. EYONG Enoh (Antalyaspor)
2. MAKOUN Jean II (Stade Rennes)
3. MATIP Joël (Shalke 04)
4. MBIA Stéphane, (FC Sevilla)
5. N’GUEMO Landry (Bordeaux)
6. SONG Alexandre (CF Barcelona)
7. SALLI Edgar (FC Lens)

STRIKERS

1. ETO’O FILS Samuel (FC Chelsea)
2. CHOUPO MOTING Eric (Mainz 05)
3. MOUKANDJO Benjamin (AS Nancy-Lorraine)
4. ABOUBAKAR Vincent (FC Lorient)
5. WEBO Pierre Achille (Fenerbahce)
6. OLINGA Fabrice (SV Zulte-Waregem)

REJECTED LIST

1. Guy-Roland Ndy Assembé
2. Gaetan Bong
3. Raoul Cédric Loé
4. Jean-Armel Kana-Biyik
5. Idrissou Mohamadou

SAMUEL ETO'O IS CONFIDENT OF AFRICA TEAMS IN BRAZIL 2014 WORLD CUP

 
Indomitable Lions striker Samuel Eto'o was in the Ivory Coast from 14th through 18th May at the invitation of the Ivorian Board for Sports to grace the Copa Cola-Cola youth tournament. In between his busy schedule shuttling between the capital Abidjan and Bouaké, Eto'o took time to share his thoughts about the FIFA World Cup Brazil2014, predicting that Africa teams will do well and have a big say as to which way the trophy goes. The Lions go to Brazil together with four other African teams – Algeria, Ivory Coast, Ghana and Nigeria.

What prospects do Africans have at the World Cup?
African teams are likely going to do well in Brazil. And I state that there are reasons to believe in our qualities. In all major European championships, there are always African players that play major roles. The only problem in Africa is our leaders who do not respect us. Until we are respected, the others will never have any consideration for us. I say it, and restate it that Africa will have its say in Brazil.

What do you think about the Ivory Coast, presented as the best team on the continent?
We are all of the opinion that Côte d’Ivoire is the best team on paper. Looking at the team it has no equal from an African point of view. But at the same time, I say that it is time the Elephants proved in the presence of everyone that they are the best. It is time they demonstrated their real character. They should explode in the sight of the entire world. And I think that it is time for this generation to make an impression on people.

What do you think of Yaya Touré?
He is exceptional! Look at what he did with Manchester City. It is phenomenal. To me, there is no doubt that Yaya Touré is the best player in the world. He has accomplished an extraordinary season. The goals he scores with his team are just incredible. If these were done by Lionel Messi, it would have been said immediately that he is the best player on the planet. Yaya Touré scores goals that Lionel Messi, Pélé or other great players have scored.

Being captain of the Indomitable Lions and being paired in the same Group as Brazil, aren’t you scared of what lies ahead?
We respect all our adversaries and the same goes for our World Cup Group A. It is true that Brazil will be the most popular before its people and home fans, but I'm not scared of this team, we will not be scared of them. In my career we have played against this team before. We beat the Brazilians at the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney. There was a certain Ronaldinho in the team and many others. Eto’o is not scared. Cameroon is not scared.

What is the true nature of your relations with the coach, José Mourinho, who once remarked that you were old?
Contrary to what a puppet says about my age, I am still physically fit. At 33, I feel real good. I have proven that I could do better than youths. And I wish to also say that I am not going to the United States or to the Middle East. I will continue at the top level. I will continue to play the Champions League. My romance with this competition is far from over. I will not tell you where, but I will be at the top level. I am 33 and I have two World Cups to play. Before me there are other players who went on until the age of 41. So I can continue.

Following the World Cup, you will return to Ivory Coast and Cameroon contesting qualifiers for the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations. Do these encounters excite you?
Those games are still far off. When the time comes, I will consider that. I wouldn’t like to make a statement about a match before which many things can still happen.

A football icon, what are Samuel Eto’o relations with African youths?
I have always said that youths are the present and the future. We have to show them the way so that they could live their dreams. My case is a real life lesson. I left for Europe too early and that was a bad choice. When I realised that it was a dead end, I decided to return home. I knew that education was the best weapon, if I had to succeed. That helped me very much when I got to Real Madrid. If I had not known how to read, I would have faced serious difficulties at that time.

 © 2014 Cafonline.com

BRAZIL 2014 : INDOMOMITABLE LIONS 30 MAN SQUAD

 Squad:

Goalkeepers: Guy-Rolland Assembe (En Avant Guingamp), Loic Feudjou (Coton Sport), Charles Itandje (Konyaspor), Sammy Ndjock (Fethiyespor)

Defenders: Benoit Assou-Ekotto (Tottenham Hotspur), Henri Bedimo (Olympique Lyon), Gaeten Bong (Olympiakos), Aurelien Chedjou (Galatasaray), Cedric Djeugoue (Coton Sport), Jean-Armel Kana Biyik (Stade Rennes), Nicolas Nkoulou (Olympique Marseille), Dany Nounkeu (Besiktas), Allan Nyom (Granada)

Midfielders: Enoh Eyong (Antalyaspor), Raoul Cedric Loe (Osasuna), Jean Makoun (Stade Rennes), Joel Matip (Schalke 04), Stephane Mbia (Sevilla), Benjamin Moukandjo (Nancy), Landry Nguemo (Girondins Bordeaux), Edgar Salli (Racing Lens), Alexandre Song (Barcelona)

Forwards: Vincent Aboubakar (Lorient), Eric-Maxim Choupo Moting (Mainz), Samuel Eto’o (Chelsea), Mohamadou Idrissou (Kaiserslautern), Fabrice Olinga (Malaga Achille Webo (Fenerbahce).

 Waiting List : Bagnack (Barça), Zock (Cosmos)

CAMEROONIAN SOCCER PLAYER KEDZE KERRY PROFILED

EDGARD SALLI BRINGING RC LENS TO THE LIGUE 1 : THE INTERVIEW

6-1 is a totally unexpected score , right? 
Indeed , no one doubted that we would win on such a scale . But as they say , we are aware of our qualities . And the coach has often told us a speech serenity. After that, I do not know whether this is the RC Lens that was very strong or Istres is passed through ... In any case , we tried to give everything. We also remained focused until the last minute even if we conceded a goal that a bit edgy coach . 
Now everything can be played on Friday against Brest Bollaert ... 
Each of us hoping for a good Friday! (smile) We want to do everything to win and go in Ligue 1. There really like before every game , the desire to fight. After that, we know very well that since the beginning of the season there was no easy match . We will prepare us better to approach this game well . At Bollaert , it will do better than in our latest releases at home. I do not think that 40,000 people have paralyzed us. Perhaps it was thought that more is at stake But Istres game , we knew we release .

 
Edgar , would you make a new season at Lens next year?
 
 "I wish ! Especially with the public and the Lens group. Why not continue the adventure! If I had to leave , what I would miss the most is the audience! She was behind us all season. In Monaco, it was not the same. This is the first time I saw such an audience! It helped me tremendously . Last year I did not play much . With Lens, it was a season of recovery. It will take forward and show more in the future! My goal was to find and replay sensations . That's what I did with Lens. Although it was difficult, I 'm happy , even if it is not finished yet. "

SAMUEL ETO'O OFFERS VISAS FOR BRAZIL 2014 WORLD CUP TRIP

Yeah I said Samuel Eto'o offers visas for Brazil. However its not like you may think. The visa is actually earned and not gratuitious.

The Cameroonian number one soccer player is an ambassador of the Malaria No More initiative and is offering a chance to meritous winners of a Malaria No More competition, to get a 6 days trip to Bresilia, in the heart of the zorld cup competitions.

Read more on this story Here

CAMEROON DIVISION ONE: ELEVENTH DAY OF PLAY

It is ten days gone and now day eleven. The biggest of all games is the Cosmos vs Panthere in Garoua. Much expectation from the eight out of nine matches to be played. The match of UMS de Loum vs Coton Sport de Garoua has been pushed ahead due to the Garoua side's involvement in the week ends return leg of the 8th finals of the African Champions League.

ETO'O ''OLD MAN'' GOAL CELEBRATION COUNTERS MOURINHO'S AGE MOCKERY OF HIM

About two weeks ago, it was revealed that Chelsea FC's Cameroonian soccer star, Samuel Eto'o was mocked by his Chelsea boss, Jose Mourinho about his age. This Mourinho however denied this and claimed that he was only having a private discussion.

In the weekend's Premier League game of Chelsea - Tottenham where Eto'o opened scores to their 4 - 1 victory, he took this as an opportunity to make a counter mockery of Mourinho's earlier mockery. This was after he opened the scores.

In his pose, Eto'o stood bended with left hand on his left back waist as if to support the pains on is and his right hand holding to the corner flag pole, as though it was a walking stick, this done after he had staggered towards the pole. This gave exactly the image of an old man.

This is not the first time Eto'o uses a mockery in a goal celebration. This similar incident was seen in another 4 - 0 win he had, this time with Spanish club, FC Barcelona against Real Zaragoza where he said "I danced like a monkey because they treated me like a monkey".

Mourinho on his part saw it as a great way of reducing the tension about the ''age mockery'' when he said:  "The best way to defuse the situation is to make fun, so it was a good [celebration],"

Either way, it is seen that Eto'o has this manner of getting back to mockeries. You mock Eto'o, he counters in a goal celebration!

INDOMITABLE LIONS: TWO MORE FRIENDLIES TO GO

After loosing heavily to the Portuguese side, the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon still have two more to go before the Summer games in Brazil.

Cameroon's football governing body, FECAFOOT announced two matches to be played against Macedonia on the 26th of May, and Paraguay on the 29th of May. This however adds to the ever since scheduled match against the German side on the 1st of June (still doubtful).

These matches, they are hopeful, will brave them to face their challenging counterparts of Brazil, Croatia and Mexico in the world cup.