The all-time African leaders by far in World Cup participation, Cameroon first made it to the big show in 1982, but didn’t return in 1986. They managed to punch their ticket to Italia ‘90 and didn’t miss a World Cup until the 2006 competition where they were stunned by Cote d’Ivoire and Egypt.

Now they are back with arguably their best generation of players so far. With a coach that the players are finally behind and possibly the best African player in Samuel Eto’o, many people are hoping that Cameroon finally puts in the performances that many know they are capable of.

Strengths
With possibly the greatest striker in African history at his peak right now, the team’s strength should be the attack but the truth is Cameroon’s midfield is what makes it special. Even though less star-studded than say, Ivory Coast or Mali, the Cameroon midfield, whether playing in a 4-3-3 or a 4-4- 2 formation has been excellent at linking the defence to the forwards.

Star Men
Samuel Eto’o (Inter)
Idriss Carlos Kameni (Espanyol)
Stephane M’bia (Marseille)