Choupo Moting Omitted: Indomptable Lions Forge Ahead Without Star Striker at CAN 2024

Choupo Moting will not be partaking in the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations. The Bayern Munich forward has not received a summons from Rigobert Song for the imminent grand assembly of African football set to commence in a few days.

A stalwart of the national team for several years and the vice-captain, the former Paris Saint-Germain striker will thus be absent from a fourth consecutive competition with Cameroon, following his absence in the AFCON tournaments of 2019, 2021, and the 2022 World Cup. Rigobert Song, in a press conference, elucidated his decision, stating, "Choupo Moting is undoubtedly a formidable player. However, my colleagues and I have chosen to maintain our recent course. While acknowledging his significance, a decision had to be made in line with our longstanding approach. He remains a crucial player, but choices had to be made, and they have been. At this juncture, I will proceed with those I have selected," he explained to the press.

At 34 years old, the World Cup could potentially mark Choupo Moting's final participation with the Indomitable Lions, given his irregular appearances in the national selection. It is noteworthy that since the conclusion of the World Cup, the Hamburg native has featured in only one out of eight matches with the national team.