Milligan Penalty Rescues Confederations Cup Draw For Australia

Australia captain Mark Milligan converted a second-half penalty in Thursday’s 1-1 draw with Cameroon in Saint Petersburg that left both teams heading for an early Confederations Cup exit. Cameroon midfielder Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa scored with a superb flick on the stroke of half-time, but Milligan slotted home a spot-kick on 60 minutes as both sides … Read more

African Champions Cameroon Start Reign With Win

Cameroon began their reign as African champions with a 1-0 friendly victory over Tunisia in Monastir Friday thanks to a Vincent Aboubakar goal. The Turkey-based striker took advantage of his first scoring opportunity to beat Aymen Mathlouthi after 14 minutes in the Mediterranean resort. Aboubakar had several other chances, including a one-on-one with the goalkeeper, … Read more

Champions Cameroon Pick ‘rebels’ For Friendlies

Cameroon have chosen two stars who shunned the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations-winning campaign for their first match since defeating Egypt in the final last month. Marseille midfielder Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa and Schalke striker Eric-Maxim Choupo-Moting were recalled for a friendly against Tunisia in Monastir Friday. They were among eight of the preliminary Cameroon Cup … Read more

Liverpool’s Joel Matip Among 7 To Snub Tournament

Liverpool’s Joel Matip is one of seven Cameroon players who have said they do not want to go to the Africa Cup of Nations, which begins on 14 January. The defender cited a “bad experience” with the previous coaching staff, according to a Cameroon football association (Fecafoot) statement. West Brom full-back Allan Nyom is also … Read more

Liverpool’s Joel Matip Among Seven To Snub Tournament

German-born Joel Matip (right) has not featured for Cameroon since the 2014 World Cup Liverpool’s Joel Matip is one of seven Cameroon players who have said they do not want to go to the Africa Cup of Nations, which begins on 14 January. The defender cited a “bad experience” with the previous coaching staff, according … Read more