From England to Brazil: The African Connection

CAMEROON

Possessing a highly potent squad consisting of Alex Song, Samuel Eto’o, Aboubakar, Joel Matip, N’Kolou et al, Cameroon will head to Brazil where a potential ‘Group of Death’ (Brazil, Croatia and Mexico) awaits them.

Samuel Eto’o (Chelsea)

Will Brazil 2014 be Eto’o’s crowning glory?

The most celebrated African player of modern times, Samuel Eto’s has undergone a reincarnation of sorts under Jose Mourinho after a few seasons in the wilderness in Russia. The legendary striker has already amassed 112 appearances for his country, scoring 55 goals.

Eto’o has been far from his prolific best but Premier League fans have witnessed fleeting glimpses of his tremendous goal-scoring ability. Brazil 2014 might well be Eto’o’s final act on the international stage. Whether it’ll be his crowning glory or not, only time will tell.

Sebastien Bassong (Norwich City)

The centre-back’s chances of returning to the national squad seem unpropitious, given the amount of time the 27-year old has spent on the treatment table this season. The competition for his position makes Bassong’s case drearier with players of the calibre of N’Kolou, Chedjou, M’bia and Lyon’s Bedimo all vying for a place in the 23-man squad.