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Monday June 23rd - 2:00PM | ||
CAMEROON |
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| FIFA RANKING 50 | FIFA RANKING 4 | ||
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| HOW THEY QUALIFIED |
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| CAMEROON Drawn in perhaps the most open group in Africa, alongside Libya, Congo DR and Togo, Cameroon survived the challenge with the help of an overturned loss because of Togo's fielding of an ineligible player. Ultimately the Lions did enough anyway with a 1-0 defeat of the pace-setting Libyans in their final match that saw them finish with 13 points from six matches. Once in the final play-off round, they handled a tough task against Tunisia with aplomb. A scoreless draw on the road gave way to a 4-1 home win that has Volker Finke's side feeling confident about their trip to Brazil. BRAZIL As the host nation Brazil did not have to qualify for this world cup. They are the only nation to have taken part in every edition of the elite competition, Brazil have lifted the coveted Trophy on a record five occasions (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994 and 2002) |
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RECENT RESULTS |
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| 18/06/14 - CAMEROON 0-4 CROATIA 13/06/14 - MEXICO 1-0 CAMEROON 17/11/13 - CAMEROON 4-1 TUNISIA |
17/06/14 - BRAZIL 0-0 MEXICO 12/06/14 - BRAZIL 3-1 CROATIA 05/03/14 - SOUTH AFRICA 0-5 BRAZIL |
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| PLAYERS TO WATCH | |||
| CAMEROON Samuel Eto'o remains the world-class threat up front, although the charismatic figure, who still serves as captain, has gone in and out of the team. But even without the Chelsea veteran, the side if loaded with experience and high-level talent. Nicolas N'Koulou, Benoit Assou-Ekotto and Aurelien Chedjou remain vital at the back, while the midfield is even more loaded with Alex Song, Jean Makoun and Stephane Mbia at the heart of the team. |
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| BRAZIL Striker Neymar is already being hailed as a man capable of playing a key role for the five-time world champions come Brazil 2014. Currently among the supporting cast in attack is the youngster’s former Santos team-mate Robinho, while Barcelona’s Dani Alves is a lung-bursting presence on the flank. Between the sticks, veteran goalkeeper Julio Cesar exudes confidence and security to the rest of the backline. |
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