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Less than two weeks away from the Africa Cup of Nations, the holders’ head of communications said on Thursday that four Cameroon players have tested positive for Covid-19.
Pierre Kunde Malong, Jean Efala Konguep, Michael Ngadeu-Ngadjui and Christian Bassogog had been in quarantine since Wednesday after « strong suspicions » upon their arrival with the squad.
Elsewhere, Bayern Munich forward Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting left training early after suffering a knee issue.
The five-time winners will open the tournament on January 9 by facing Burkina Faso and also play Cape Verde and Ethiopia in the group stage.