Wleh Bedell

Senior National team Coach Frank Jericho Nagbe has returned to the National team after abandoning the team on Friday due to death threats.

The former NPA-Anchors tactician reported to training on Friday afternoon when his side defeated Youthful Premier club Roots FC 2-1 in a closed door trial match.

Coach Jericho was seen heavily guarded by National Police officers as his side pinned little Roots FC with the frst squad featuring in the first half before the second string team comprising of mainly locals got on in the second half.

The red,white, and blue outfit came from a goal down to conquer their opponents' through goals from hard working midfielder Stephen Mennoh and a spot kick from reserve goalkeepe Saylee Swen.

After the friendly Jericho noted "i cannot select and work wih my players and then some so called big players come to force their way in the squad". He said "It is unacceptable and these players must know that they had their time, so they should give others the chance"

He expressed optimism as he kept faith in the youngsters for Sunday's clash.

At the same time the technical staff has released its starting line up for the match against Cameroun.

In their usual 4-4-2 formation the the technical trio of Jericho Nagbe, David Nimely and Matthew Kipi Doh have drawn a team they believe can shock Africa in causing an upset to their more illustrious opponents.

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Ben Teekloh, Chris Gbandi, Larmin Ousman and Murphy Nagbe-Back Four

Stephen Mennoh, Dulee Johnson, James Koko Lomell- Zah Krangar-midfield quartet

Francis Doe & Frank Seator- Front Runners.

Both sides have similar tactics, but should go into the match in contrasting styles.

The visitors are expected to start on a cautious note where they would be a bit conservative in the proceedings and adapt the waiting game as they will aim to catch the opponents on the break.

Their strongest point is their ability to win the ball with their natural ball winning instinct as well as engage in the element of surprise where they catch the opponents unaware.

Their strength lies on the right side where the Chelsea reject Geremi Njitap and Daniel Ngom Kome operate.

The former operating as a wing back is very pacy and is endowed with early crosses and superb man marking ability.

The latter is nimble footed as his vast speed and lowly crosses prove a handful for the opposition.

The Spanish Second Division club Real Valladolid hard worker is also endowed with good recovery, and was George Gebro's nemesis in the corresponding tie which led to Gebro being red carded.

They play four across the middle in a virtually flat form.

OSC Lille indefatigable midfielder Jean Makoun's return has boosted the squad after missing the previous duel to a hamstring problem.

His tight marking, defense splitting passes and mazy runs from the middle third to the attacking third could cause problems for the Lone Star.

In recent matches, Eto'o had been almost a nominal figure and can be described as an enigma, as he has failed to bring his in-form ability with club Barcelona to that of the National team.

An evidence is the last match against Liberia where he was substituted after 68 minutes and surprisingly had just one major attempt on goal.

But, he is seen as a decoy where he makes a lot of dummies as well as runs for the likes of hit man Achille Webo of Spanish Liga side Osasuna and the versatile Marseille player Olembe as well as players in midfield to get the ultimate.

Defensively, they are organized as evidence of conceding just one goal in 270 minutes with Liberia interestingly beeing the only side to rattle their net.

With the return of the resourceful premiership side Reading rearguard Andre Bikey partnering with the rugged captain Song only brave hearts and minds can survive such defense.

In Carlos Idrissa kameni they have a reliable save pair of hands. The Espanyol shot stopper has the tactical awareness, and salute catches.

But, they are not without problem as their left wing back, Timothy Atouba is less adventurous and is not as pacy as Geremi.

Also, captain Song at times is accusing of being too emotional at times and technically gifted players can punish him.

he is also crucified of being over enthusiastic and is anxious to win the ball on the first attempt.

The skills of Grandpa Doe, Dioh Williams and Anthony Laffor caused problems for their defense in the first leg at the Amahdou Ahidjo Stadium in yaounde.

They have strength in depth which indicates they have a good bench.

Young French Ligue 1 club Toulouse defense ace Eric Matoukou who partenered Song in the first leg is a reliable reserve. Also, Beenoit Angbwa of Russian club Krylia Sovetov is also a reliable defender.

In midfield French side Nancy youngster Tsafack Nguemo Landry and Achille Emana of Toulouse are also worth replacement.

The sensational striker Idrissou mahamodou of German club Hannover is arguably the most potent force on the sidelines.

His aerial prowess and positional plays are his forte, and has managed to score three goals in two matches against Equatorial Guinea where he scored a brace (Replacing Eto'o who did not play due to injury) and a solitary strike against the Lone Star.