As a matter of fact, the Lions have been literally indomitable, winning most of their games and drawing just a few.
Those few African football fans who thought that top scorer Samuel Eto’o’s retirement and absence from AFCON 2015 would deal irreparable damage to Cameroon have been silenced. The likes of FC Porto striker Vincent Aboubakar have risen well to the task, ensuring that Eto’o’s absence is just but a niggle.
Such is the ruthless fashion in which the Lions put the Elephants to the sword during their 4-1 victory over Ivory Coast in Group D that many have already pegged Cameroon as CAN 2015 winners. Aboubakar netted a clinical double during that game, as did youngster Clinton Njie. The pair are also the players that scored for Cameroon in their opening qualification game against the DRC.
To finish Group D with 14 points, well above a team of Ivory Coast's standards (they finished with 10) is no mean feat. It is further testament to the superiority of this Cameroon squad and a stern warning to any teams that lie in the Indomitable Lions' path to the AFCON trophy.
Mali know exactly the dangerous type of opponents have to deal with on Tuesday. With this in mind, you can expect Henryk Kasperczak to come up with a well-drilled Mali squad that will stay defensively compact. The malians mustalso endeavor to convert whatever chances they get during the game, as these will likely be at a premium against the well organized Central African side.
That said, the likes of Bakary Sako, Mohamed Traore, and Modibo Maiga will have to be absolutely on point on 20th. The versatility of Cheick Diabaté, who can play in central midfield as well as further forward, is a weapon the Malians will rely on. If selected for the big showdown, the onus will be on him to supply quality balls or finish himself if the chance arises.
Cameroon vs Mali team sheets
Cameroon's Starting XI: Ondoa, Oyongo, Chedjou, Nkolou, Bedimo, Moukandjo, Loe, Eyong, Choupo-Moting, Aboubakar, Salli.
Mali's Starting XI: Diakité, D. Diakité, Coulibaly, Wague, Tamboura, N'Diaye, Sylla, Seydou, S. Yatabaré, Sako, M.Yatabaré.
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