a écrit le 18 novembre 2013 à 3h49 Benjamin Moukandjo has struggled to make his mark in the international arena. Over the last two years, he has played for three different French sides, in two different leagues, and the upheaval has transferred to the Cameroon set-up. He has struggled to impose himself as a striker and has generally failed to demonstrate the class that many observers have long been waiting for.
Against Tunisia, however, he was the star man and delivered an outstanding performance which suddenly transforms his international reputation.
Much like Andros Townsend’s impact against Montenegro, this was a lesson in how pace can menace and threaten in the international arena, where teams are perhaps not as compact and well-drilled as they are at club level.
The Tunisians were terrified of Moukandjo’s speed and dribbling, and even though he has not traditionally been an excellent finisher, he managed to weigh in with a goal of the highest quality.
Cameroon have been crying out for more dimensions to their offense. This was painfully evident in their 0-0 draw with Tunisia in the first leg. Moukandjo’s speed and direct running when positioned on the flank opened up the North Africans today and should fill Finke with confidence. With the Nancy striker, the Indomitable Lions now have a valuable attacking asset within their ranks.
Against Tunisia, however, he was the star man and delivered an outstanding performance which suddenly transforms his international reputation.
Much like Andros Townsend’s impact against Montenegro, this was a lesson in how pace can menace and threaten in the international arena, where teams are perhaps not as compact and well-drilled as they are at club level.
The Tunisians were terrified of Moukandjo’s speed and dribbling, and even though he has not traditionally been an excellent finisher, he managed to weigh in with a goal of the highest quality.
Cameroon have been crying out for more dimensions to their offense. This was painfully evident in their 0-0 draw with Tunisia in the first leg. Moukandjo’s speed and direct running when positioned on the flank opened up the North Africans today and should fill Finke with confidence. With the Nancy striker, the Indomitable Lions now have a valuable attacking asset within their ranks.
