François Mughe Prefers Marseille Stay Over Cameroon AFCON Call-Up as Opportunity Knocks

Olympique de Marseille forward François Mughe (19) opted to stay with his club instead of joining the Cameroon squad for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), showcasing a strategic decision to prioritize his role at Marseille.

Olympique de Marseille’s François Mughe (19) has chosen to forgo the opportunity to join the Cameroon squad for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

Despite limited game time at Marseille, Mughe has decided to stay with the club, seeing the AFCON period as a potential opportunity to impress Gennaro Gattuso and secure more playing minutes. This decision aligns with the broader trend, as Stade Lavallois’ Mamadou Samassa (33) also declined his call-up to the Mali squad.

The president of Ligue 2 club Stade Lavallois, Laurent Lairy, mentioned an understanding of principles, stating that the goalkeeper, Mamadou Samassa, had reportedly committed to refraining from participating in the mid-season tournament when he joined the club.