“Choupo could have played for the German team, but out of patriotism he opted for Cameroon…”

Armand Noutack II asks Cameroonians not to forget Choupo-Moting’s record with the national team.

Maxim Choupo-Moting will not be playing in the next Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) in Côte d’Ivoire.

The Cameroon striker was not selected by Rigobert Song. His absence has been met with mixed reviews from Indomitable Lions fans. Some are shocked by his absence.

“Our compatriot Choupo wasn’t selected, that’s a fact, he doesn’t fit in with the coach’s tactical choices, it happens.

But trying to justify his non-selection by denigration, trying to present him as a player who has never contributed anything to Cameroon, wanting to blacken his career as I see some people doing is essentially unhealthy”, writes teacher Armand Noutack II.

The former member of the MRC board asks Cameroonians not to forget Choupo-Moting’s record with the national team:

“Let’s never forget that Choupo could have played for the German team, but out of patriotism he opted for Cameroon… Let’s at least respect that.

Let’s respect the flag he defended. Performance is not eternal, Choupo cannot shine forever, but that in no way detracts from the contribution he has made to the national team’s image.

Other absentees

Cameroon will take part in the Africa Cup of Nations 2023, scheduled from January 13 to February 11, 2024. For this 21st participation in the continental tournament, coach Rigobert Song has unveiled a list of 27 players.

Among the players called up is Faris Pemi Moumbagna, born on July 1ᵉʳ, 2000 in Yaoundé, Cameroon.

In a video circulating on social networks, the Cameroonian footballer who plays center-forward for FK Bodø can be seen expressing his joy.

The other players called up by Rigobert Song include captain Vincent Aboubakar, goalkeeper André Onana and midfielder Zambo Anguissa.

The big absentee is Bayern Munich striker Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting. Two players from the local league have been selected for the competition.