Japan vs Cameroon Match Preview
After the Netherlands will open Group E with an 11:30 GMT kick-off time match against Denmark, Japan will lock horns with Cameroon. This match will start at 14:00 GMT.
Cameroon To Emulate Ghana With A Win?
The Black Stars really brought joy to Ghana and to the whole of Africa on Sunday when they secured a late 1-0 victory over Serbia. They became the first African nation to clinch a win in the first ever World Cup tournament staged on the Black Continent. Now can Cameroon emulate this feat when they come up against the Samurai Blue, Japan?
For Inter Milan forward and Champions League winner Samuel Eto’o, the moment has arrived for him to achieve his dream. Speaking to The Mail & Guardian, Eto’o said:
“I’ve always had this dream of playing in the World Cup in Africa. It’s just about to become a reality. Being in South Africa is like being back in Cameroon.
“I have always said that, before being a Cameroonian, I belong to Africa. I might live in Europe, but I sleep in Africa… This could be the best World Cup in history.”
Samuel Eto’o will be keen to cement his place as an African legend. The first step to do that will be to prevent Japan from winning. Cameroon flopped during the 2010 Africa Cup of Nation and they are yet to satisfy their fans back home. With the dynamic Alexandre Song in midfield and veteran keeper Carlos Kameni dropped from the Paul Le Guen’s starting XI, how will the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon impose themselves against Asian giants Japan?
Japan To Come Out from The Dark?
It’s been quite a while since Japan last shined during 90 minutes of football. Their warm-up preparations were a failure, with own goals against England characterizing best their poor form. The Japanese lost to Cote d’Ivoire in their last friendly match ahead of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. Anyone would love to predict that they won’t turn the tables around against Cameroon either.
Japan and South Korea have long contested their status as Asia’s best football nation. The reality is that the Korea Republic succeeded in proving their value on match-day one with a comfortable 2-0 win over Greece. It’s down to Japan to show their worth as well. The Netherlands and Denmark may not present fewer difficulties than Cameroon. Therefore, losing on Monday might mean that the end of the road at the 2010 World Cup is just near.
