Football/ Zambo Anguissa’s injury blow: Napoli and Cameroon face setback

Napoli’s Cameroonian midfielder, Zambo Anguissa, has suffered a significant setback after sustaining a muscle injury during a recent match. The club confirmed on Tuesday that the 27-year-old has a “tear in the soleus muscle of his right leg,” sidelining him for several weeks.

While Napoli has not specified a recovery timeline, Italian outlet La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Anguissa will miss key Serie A fixtures, including clashes against Inter Milan, Fiorentina, and Venezia.

His return is tentatively expected for Napoli’s showdown with AC Milan on March 30.

The injury raises questions about Anguissa’s availability for Cameroon’s upcoming World Cup 2026 qualifiers during the international break.

As a key figure for the Indomitable Lions, his absence could complicate matters for head coach Marc Brys.

Cameroon currently leads their qualifying group but holds just a one-point advantage over Libya and Cape Verde.

Anguissa, who started in all four previous qualifiers, has been instrumental in their campaign.

For Napoli, losing Anguissa is a blow to their midfield stability, while Cameroon faces a tactical reshuffle.

As both club and country await further updates, the focus shifts to how they will adapt without their dynamic midfielder during this critical period.