Cameroon is expected to win Group D, but who joins them is an open question. (Photo: REUTERS/Andreas Schaad)
In the final installment of my African Cup of Nations Preview series, I take a look at the group of Cameroon, Gabon, Tunisia and Zambia – Group D – at World Soccer Digest:
Across the three sets of rankings we reference, Cameroon is the footballing team in Africa with the highest regard. They are ranked no lower than 18 (Elo) and go as high as 11 (FIFA). Their chances in South Africa 2010 are better than other rankings portend.
At the Cup of Nations, Cameroon avoids the trials handed to Cote d’Ivoire and Ghana – the other African titans – in being handed an easier group.
You can read more about of this article – including team break-downs and game-by-game picks – at World Soccer Digest, here.