17:42 – The last confrontations
It has now been almost 5 years since there has been a Cameroon – Algeria. The last meeting between the two teams took place in October 2017 and it was also a play-off for the World Cup. The Indomitable Lions had won 2 goals to 0. Before this meeting, the two previous matches had ended in a draw (1-1). Moreover, the Fennecs have never beaten the Cameroonians in an official match.
5:35 p.m. – Rigobert Song will follow in the footsteps of the previous coach
Rigobert Song did not hide it in a press conference. As he became the new coach of the Indomitable Lions just after CAN 2022, the former player explained that he would have to work in the continuity of António Conceição, the former coach of Cameroon: “Today, I won’t change much. It’s a group that’s been in place for a long time. They know why they’re there. In two or three days, I’m going to bring them something that will allow them to go beyond what they they have in them. Because I said it’s going to be the same. I haven’t had time to work to do better than the others.”
17:28 – Djamel Belmadi talks about the pressure
Before this Cameroon – Algeria, Djamel Belmadi returned to the disaster experienced at CAN 2022. Eliminated from the pools, the Algerians have a lot of pressure before this first leg and the Fennecs coach mentioned it at a press conference. “We want to offer our people a qualification for the World Cup. If we don’t qualify, I will take my responsibilities. I want my country to participate in the World Cup. Everyone is under pressure even when we are a coach”, described Belmadi.
17:21 – Cameroon remains on a good AFCON
Unlike Algeria, CAN 2022 was rather a success for the organizers of this edition. Indeed, the players of Rigobert Song finished in third position after a victory on penalties against Burkina Faso. Before, the Indomitable Lions had conceded a cruel defeat after a penalty session against the Egyptians.
17:14 – Algeria under pressure
If this Cameroon – Algeria is a two-way match, the pressure is immense on the shoulders of the Fennecs. The Algerians are back on the pitch after a completely failed CAN and an early elimination from the group stages of the competition. If Djamel Belmadi’s men fail to secure a ticket for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, the failure will be immense and many things could change within the selection.
17:07 – Team compositions
The two team compositions of this Cameroon – Algeria have fallen. On the Cameroonian side, coach Rigobert Song opted for a 3-5-2 with the tenure of Karl Toko-Ekambi and Eric Choupo-Moting. Here is the starting lineup of the Indomitable Lions: A.Onana – C.Fai, J.Castelletto, M.Ngadeu – N.Tolo, M.Hongla, S. Oum Gouet, J.Onana, E.Choupo-Moting – V. Aboubakar (cap.), K. Toko-Ekambi.
On the side of Djamel Belmadi, the coach of the Fennecs organized his team in 3-4-3 with the tenure of Brestois Belaili but also the winger of Manchester City, Riyad Mahrez. Here is the composition of Algeria: R.M’bolhi – A.Mandi, Bedrane D.Benlamri – R.Bensebaini, R.Zerrouki, H.Benayada, I.Bennacer – R.Mahrez (cap.), I.Slimani , Y.Belaili.
16:59 – Hello everyone
Hello everyone and welcome to the Internet site to follow with us the first leg of the qualifiers for the 2022 World Cup Cameroon – Algeria.