Ah, already signed for a French team. You're quite right Avy.
The only player in Paul Le Guen’s squad to play his club football in Cameroon, the 18-year-old Coton Sport de Garoua forward is also the youngest member of the Indomitable Lions’ travelling party. “He’s a genius and he’s Cameroon’s hope for 2010 and beyond,†predicted one of his former coaches less than two years ago. In short, his inclusion will have surprised few people back home.
A veritable goal machine in his domestic league, the thoroughbred striker – who stands 1.86-metres tall and weighs 81kg – has been tracked by numerous European sides over the last few seasons and will make the switch to French outfit Valenciennes ahead of the 2010/11 campaign.
“Vincent has good technical qualities and is skilful in front of goal,†says Coton Sport general manager Denis Lavagne. “He’s a good team player but individually he can take responsibility and break the deadlock in a game all on his own. He’s speedy and his physical strength is always a bonus for the team. He’s a player with a bright future ahead of him.â€
Aboubakar made headlines in January by scoring four goals in a single match to help Coton Sport claim a 5-2 win over Fovu Baham, and the fan of Fernando Torres now has the chance to show the whole world what he can do.