They are to continue training in preparation for the tournament to begin on January 17^th.

After the friendly against the Democratic Republic of Congo on Wednesday, the Indomitable Lions left yesterday for Libreville-Gabon to continue training in preparation for the upcoming 30^th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations to take place in Equatorial Guinea. During the training camp in Gabon, the Lions who took up residence at the Nomad hotel in Libreville will play two more warm up matches before leaving for Malabo where they will be playing their group matches.

The Lions will play a friendly against South Africa on Sunday January 11^th. On January 14^th, they will play another friendly against a yet to be determined opponent. The training camp in Gabon ends on January 16^th as the Lions travel to Malabo on that same day.

Though the ball will be set rolling for the competition on January 17^th by the host Equatorial Guinea versus Congo, Cameroon will only join the fiesta on January 20^th with a confrontation against Mali. The second outing of the indomitable Lions in the competition will be on January 24^th, this time against Guinea. Their toughest challenge in the group will come on January 28^th when they take on heavyweights, Côte d’Ivoire.

Judging from their performance during the qualifiers and in the friendly against the Democratic Republic of Congo, Cameroon stands a chance of creating sensation in the competition, if the same team discipline and concentration is maintained. The New Look Lions have so far demonstrated tactical discipline and cohesion with players putting their talents at the service of the team, thereby creating difficulties for even the best football sides. We can only wish the Lions good luck as they embark on the campaign for their fifth continental consecration.