The Cameroon U17 team, led by coach Thomas Libiih, started their training camp on September 21 in Noisy-le-Grand, Ile-de-France. The team is preparing for the U17 World Cup, which will take place in Qatar in two months. This will be Cameroon's return to the tournament after a four-year absence. The team last participated in the 2019 edition, where they were eliminated in the group stage with three losses.
The team's president, Samuel Eto'o, is working to ensure the team is well-prepared to compete against other top teams. Recently, he met with young Cameroonian players in English clubs, including Bassirou and Douka Nkoto from Manchester United, William Gueke from Manchester City, and Tomak Jaxon David from Nottingham Forest. The team's final squad for the World Cup has not been announced, but it is expected to include around 15 local players and a dozen players based in Europe.
Tomak Jaxon David confirmed on social media that he will be part of the training camp. The team's first match in the World Cup will be against Venezuela on November 21. The team is drawn in Group K, along with Romania, Venezuela, and Mexico. The training camp in Ile-de-France will feature three friendly matches, with the first match scheduled for September 22 at 8 pm.
The team's coaching staff, led by Thomas Libiih, who was appointed after the African U17 Cup of Nations earlier this year, will use the training camp to assess the players and make final selections for the World Cup squad. The team's goal is to make a strong impression in the tournament and make Cameroonian and African fans proud.
The training camp will run until September 27, with daily training sessions at 10 am and the three friendly matches scheduled for September 22, 24, and 26. The team's players will arrive at the training camp on September 21, with the first training session open to the public at 4:30 pm.
Cameroon qualified for the U17 World Cup by reaching the quarterfinals of the African U17 Cup of Nations, which served as a qualifier for the tournament. The team's performance in the World Cup will be closely watched by fans and football enthusiasts in Cameroon and across Africa.
The U17 World Cup in Qatar will feature top teams from around the world, and Cameroon will be looking to make a strong impression. With a well-prepared team and a strong coaching staff, the Lionceaux will be hoping to advance to the knockout stages and make a deep run in the tournament.
Key points
- Cameroon U17 team begins training camp in Ile-de-France for U17 World Cup in Qatar
- Team coach Thomas Libiih to assess players and make final selections for World Cup squad
- Cameroon drawn in Group K with Romania, Venezuela, and Mexico in U17 World Cup
