Cameroon’s Indomitable Lions will on Saturday host Zambia’s Chipolopolo in a Russia 2018 World Cup group B qualifier.
This encounter is set to be epic and promises a lot of fireworks and sparks as both sides want nothing less than a win. Going by history and records the home team have the advantage having beaten Zambia 6 times of the 12 times they have met and only losing 3 times and drawin the other 3 games.
When it comes to meetings on Cameroonian Soil they two have met 8 times with the home team winning 6, drawing one and just losing once.
PAST MEETINGS
08 Oct 1969 Zambia 2-2 Cameroon
22 Oct 1969 Cameroon 2-1 Zambia
07 Apr 1985 Zambia 4-1 Cameroon
21 Apr 1985 Cameroon 1-1 Zambia
08 Mar 1986 Cameroon 3-2 Zambia
03 Mar 1990 Cameroon 0-1 Zambia
01 Jun 1997 Zambia 3-0 Cameroon
09 Aug 1997 Cameroon 3-3 Zambia
25 Feb 2001 Cameroon 1-0 Zambia
14 Jul 2001 Zambia 2-2 Cameroon
22 Jan 2008 Cameroon 5-1 Zambia
17 Jan 2010 Cameroon 3-2 Zambia
KEY PLAYERS [ZAMBIA]
RAINFORD KALABA
The Chipolopolo Captain on his day is unstoppable and very dangerous man to come up against. Fresh from winning the CAF Confederations Cup with TP Mazembe, scoring twice in the second leg of the final taking his tally in the competition to 8 goals and in the process winning the Golden Boot. Kalaba is definitely one of the players that can win this match for the visitors.
FWAYO TEMBO
The man that tormented Nigeria returns for another shot at making players of another top African Football Nation look clueless. Fwayo has a touch of genius. He can make beautiful runs, can create, make beautiful crosses and his shots on target a problem for the goalkeepers to deal with.
Collins Mbesuma
Zambia’s most prolific Striker at the moment is surely a class above most when it comes to scoring. He scored Zambia goal in the 2-1 loss to Nigeria and will be looking for more. Mbesuma is a goal machine on his of course with a proper supply from midfield.
KEY PLAYERS [CAMEROON]
VINCENT ABOUBAKAR
The Porto on loan striker to Besiktas is very lethal and can score from almost any angle. He has pace and his physicality allows him to bully defenders in order to create space for himself. An inform Aboubakah can do wonders and can decide tomorrows encounter.
JEAN-ERIC MAXIM CHOUPO MOTING
Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting is known for high work rate, long stride, and powerful direct dribbling ability. He has represented Cameroon at two FIFA World Cups. Zambia’s defensive pairing of Ziyo Tembo and Stophila Sunzu have to be at their best to keep him at par.
CAMEROON SQAUD
1. Ondoa Frabrice (FC Seville)
2. Onana André (Ajax Amsterdam)
3. Ndy Assembe (as Nancy)
4. Ngadeu Ngadjui Michel (Slavia Prague)
5. Nkoulou Nicolas (Lyon)
6. Chedjou Auréiien (FC GALATASARAY)
7. Oyongo Oyongo (Montreal impact)
8. Nyom Allan (West Bromwich Albion)
9. Fai Collins (standard de liège)
10. Djettei Mohamed (gymnastic tarragones)
11. Bedimo Henri (Olympique Marseille)
12. Teikeu Adolphe (fc sochaux)
13. Djoum Suitchuin Giles Arnaud (fc hearts,
Scotland)
14. Mandjeck Georges (FC Metz)
15. Siani Sebastian (KV Oostende, Belgium)
16. Salli Edgard (FC NÜRNBERG)
17. Choupo Moting (FC Schalke 04)
18. Aboubakar Vincent (FC Besiktas)
19. Moukandjo Benjamin (fc lorient)
20. Toko Ekambi Karl (fc angers)
21. Abang Anatole (fc hubro, Denmark)
22. Ndip Tambe (Spartak Trnava, Slovenia)
23. I Clinton (Olympique Marseille)
Zambia Probable XI [Courtesy of Zamfoot]: 16. Kennedy Mweene –
12. Kabaso Chongo, 2. Ziyo Tembo, 13. Stopilla
Sunzu, 3. Fackson Kampumbu – 19. Nathan
Sinkala, 15. Kondwani Mtonga – 10. Fwayo
Tembo, 17. Rainford Kalaba, 11. Chisamba
Lungu – 9. Collins Mbesuma
