Captain of the Cameronian senior national team, Vincent Aboubakar missed Cameroon’s group-stage matches due to an injury he sustained during training session just days before the kickoff African Cup of Nations tournament in Ivory Coast.
The 32-year featured in the teams intense training ahead of Afcon round of 16. His full participation in the teams training signals the players availability, a booster for the Cameronian team.
On Equinoxe Tv, Cameroon’s media outfit earlier reported Aboubakar’s participation in the training session and confirmed the recovery of forward Clinton Njie from injury, making both players eligible for selection in the upcoming match against Nigeria.
The experience lad Aboubakar finished as the top scorer in the AFCON 2021 held in Cameroon with eight goals, his return will play a significant role on the teams offensive dimension and performance at Afcon.
The Turkish Super Lig star has scored four goals and provided one assist in 12 appearances for Besiktas this season.
Cameroon’s head coach, Rigobert Song, is optimistic about Aboubakar’s ability to lead the team’s forward line, especially considering his impressive track record in previous AFCON editions.
The upcoming clash against Nigeria holds historical significance, with Cameroon seeking their first AFCON win against the Super Eagles since 2000. Despite a penalty shootout victory in the AFCON 2000, Cameroon has faced defeats against Nigeria in the 2004 and 2019 editions.
The return of the former Al Nassr striker, coupled with Clinton Njie’s recovery, provides a welcome boost to the Indomitable Lions, who aim to advance in the tournament after a challenging group stage.
The team have struggled to be prolific upfront except for their final group game which saw them go all out to secure a 3-2 win over Gambia to secure qualification.