Former Cameroon defender Geremi Njitap anticipates a difficult 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
The global showpiece will kick off on November 20 with hosts Qatar taking on Ecuador in a Group A opener.
Cameroon have been drawn in Group G alongside Brazil, Serbia and Switzerland and will be the first African team to take the stage against Netherlands in a Group B fixture on November 21.
"This World Cup is very special. When you look at the moment it will be played, for me there’s no favourite," he said when asked about Cameroon's chances as quoted by kick442.com.
'Why I’m I saying that? Because most of the time, World Cups are played at the end of the season which means a lot of the players are a bit tired. But this World Cup is being played in the middle of the season when players are in the best condition, fresh.”
"So, the usual favourites, it will be difficult for them because it is 11 versus 11 and all of them are fresh. It is my point of view and I think I understand football a bit, it will be very tough. It will be one of the toughest World Cups, whoever wins will deserve it."