African Cup Of Nations Preview
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Well it is nearly upon is this year. The African Cup of Nations which is famous for it's shock results and Cameroon manager Ryker Jensen will be looking to play on that as he looks to win yet another shock trophy in his so far suprsingly good career. As the match tournament approaches the bookies have establised Ghana and Ivory Coast as clear favourites to win the tournament with Ghana just sneaking in front of Ivory Coast. Ryker Jensen's side are fourth favourites to win the tournament meaning they will have to cause an upset or two if they are to win this title.
Cameroon's squad included a few suprises from Jensen who has received some criticsm for his decisions on who to keep in the squad.
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Goalkeepers:
Guy Roland Ndy Assembe
Carlos Kameni
Sammy Ndjock
Defenders:
Allan Nyom
Nicolas Nkoulou
Joel Matip
Benoit Assou-Ekotto
Aurelien Chedjou
Gaetan Bong
Stephane Mbia
Jean-Armel Kana-Biyik
Nester Herve Djengoue
Midfielders:
Arnaud Sutchuin
Alex Song
Louise Parfait
Willie Overtoom
Aurelien Chedjou
Jean II Makoun
Georges Mandjeck
Cedric N'Koum
Strikers:
Yannick N'Djeng
Leonard Kweuke
Steve Leo Beleck
Theivy
Ryker Jensen was interviewd by our African Football correspondent Mark Thompson.
MT= Mark Thompson
RJ= Ryker Jnesen
MT= Hi Ryker. The tournament is nearly here you must be feeling nervous?
RJ= (Laughs) Me nervous? You must not cover German football much then Mark!
MT= No I do not Ryker. So I can guess from your answer you are not nervous at all?
RJ= I never said that. I am apprehensive not nevrvous. More excited nervous than actually scared nevous. We have nothing to lose in this tournament we are not expected to win but yet we will give it a go more than every one else. The entire nation of Cameroon is ebhind us. I took a walk through the streets of Cameroon last week and I saw flags every where. Pictures of me and the team adorned every possible window. It was a great feeling and I will love to do it for them.
MT= That is good. Now then what about your squad choice?
RJ= Never realised I am not allowed to choose the best possible squad?
MT= Uhm ok. End of that question. What are your chances do you think?
RJ= I already explained that you really need to kepp up Mark...
MJ= Oh ok you did of course. Anything you want to say before we end this interview?
RJ= (Looking straight at the camera) This is to my players.
I would rather fight beside you than any army of thousands! Let no man forget how menacing we are! We are lions! Do you know what's there, waiting beyond that beach? Immortality! Take it! It's yours!
(Walks out)
Last years winners Tunisia did not even qualify for the tournament so they will not be able to defend their corwn. It is sure to be an intresting tournment!