30, November 2018
Samuel Eto’o inspiration made me choose Cameroon over Germany: Franck Evina 0
The Bayern Munich teenage prodigy dubbed ‘the Bavarian Hulk’ claims he rejected Germany for African champions Cameroon due to the inspiration of all-time record scorer Samuel Eto’o.
Franck Evina, 18, chose to represent Clarence Seedorf’s side instead of Germany earlier this month, inspired by Cameroon legend Samuel Eto’o.
Despite making his first-team debut for the Bundesliga champions this year and featuring for Die Mancshcaft’s U-18 side, the talented forward has opted four the country of his birth.
“It’s my love for Samuel Eto’o that spurred me to play for Cameroon,” Evina told BBC Sport.
“I’ve always admired him, he is a wonderful striker and I wanted to play like him. The thought of playing for Cameroon just like my role model was too attractive to ignore.
The robust forward, who has been nicknamed ‘The Bavarian Hulk’ by Munich-based press, was called up to Cameroon’s U-23 team for their fixture against Chad, but did not make his international debut.
“Watching Eto’o play for Cameroon was exceptional and getting to know that I can play for the Lions like him is incredible.
“It was never an easy decision because both nations have very competitive and talented teams,” Evina explained.
“But I believe joining Cameroon was the best choice for my career. Germany means a lot to me. I’m in one of the best clubs in the world and there’s a part of me that feels German.
“I spoke with my parents extensively on this and also spoke to [Niko] Kovac in Munich. They understood my worry and the coach asked me to make the best decision and I think this is the best choice for my career.”
Source: KICKOFF.Com
30, November 2018
Accra: Cameroon stripped off Africa Cup of Nations hosting rights 0
Reports indicate that Cameroon have been stripped off the rights to host the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon).
The hosting of the Afcon was part of the agenda in the Confederation of African Football (Caf) Extraordinary Executive Committee meeting held in Accra, Ghana on November 30.
Two reports that were central to the final decision regarding Cameroon were to be tabled namely; report of inspection visits of the security committee from October 27 to November 1 as well as a report of the inspection visit from November 11-15.
In October, Caf President Ahmad Ahmad visited Yaounde for a meeting with Cameroon President Paul Biya just days after Caf deferred the final decision on the hosting of next year’s Afcon.
At that time, a report by the last inspection team to Cameroon revealed “a significant delay as far as the delivery of infrastructure is concerned.”
Cameroon’s hosting of African football’s showpiece event has been in jeopardy for months since the decision to increase the tournament from 16 to 24 teams.
Caf will now give a one month window where countries interested in hosting the tournament will submit their official bids.
Morocco, who unsuccessfully bid for the 2026 Fifa World Cup, are likely to replace Cameroon as hosts. South Africa, hosts of the 2010 World Cup, could also be considered.
This will be the second time in recent times that Caf has stripped a country of hosting rights of a continental tourney. Kenya was declared unfit to host the Africa Nations Championships (Chan) in January this year. Morocco replaced Kenya as hosts.
Source: Daily Nation