Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: The Cameroonian national football team, known as the Indomitable Lions, arrived in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Saturday, December 30th, 2023, to begin their training camp ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Dozens of Cameroonians in Saudi Arabia and supporters of the teams came out wearing the country’s traditional attire and the Lion’s jerseys to welcome the players and their team manager, Rigobert Song.
The Lions, who are five-time AFCON champions, will be using Jeddah as their base as they gear up for the tournament, which will be hosted by Ivory Coast for the second time. The competition kicks off on Saturday, January 13th, 2024, with the hosts taking on Guinea-Bissau at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan.
Cameroon’s official program for the tournament includes a friendly match against Zambia on Tuesday, January 9th, 2024, in Jeddah. This match will be a crucial opportunity for the Lions to fine-tune their tactics and build team chemistry before their opening game against Guinea on Monday, January 15th, 2024, in Yamoussoukro.
The Indomitable Lions are one of the favourites to win the AFCON title, and their arrival in Jeddah has generated a lot of excitement among fans in Saudi Arabia and across Africa. The team is packed with talented players, including experienced veterans like captain Vincent Aboubakar and promising young stars like Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting.
Cameroon’s head coach, Rigobert Song, is confident that his team can challenge for the title. “We have a very strong squad, and we are determined to bring the AFCON trophy back to Cameroon,” Song said. “We know that there will be tough competition, but we are ready to give it our all.”
The 2023 AFCON promises to be a thrilling tournament, and the Indomitable Lions are sure to be one of the teams to watch. With their talent, experience, and determination, the Lions have a real chance of lifting the trophy for the sixth time.
Here are some additional details about the tournament:
- 24 teams will be competing in the AFCON.
- The tournament will be played in six stadiums across Ivory Coast.
- The final will be held on February 4th, 2024, at the Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara in Abidjan.
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