Vincent Aboubakar suffers "minor injury" at AFCON

The Indomitable Lions get their Africa Cup of Nations underway at the Stade Charles Konan Banny de Yamoussoukro on Monday.

They are in Group C at the competition in the Ivory Coast that also contains Gambia and Senegal.

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Aboubakar, who has 97 caps for country and has taken part in three previous AFCON tournaments, will remain with the squad as he bids to recover his fitness.

A Cameroon Football Federation statement read: "It is a minor injury not affecting the player's participation in the competition.

"As a result, he continues his preparation under the supervision of the medical team, indicating a return very soon to the group.

"The captain of the Indomitable Lions, also the most experienced player in the squad, maintains high spirits and a determined mindset. He is ready to rigorously follow treatment protocols to participate."

Cameroon retain the option to replace the 31-year-old in their squad before their opening game.

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