Despite being hosts, Cameroon’s chances in the tournament have been questioned, with a series of underwhelming performances in the build-up, even with the presence of Africa Cup of Nations-winning striker Jacques Zoua.
Zimbabwe are among the rank outsiders for the tournament exclusively for home-based players due to the fact that their domestic league has been suspended for the best part of a year.
The Chan opener is the first time many of Logarusic’s troops will see competitive action for the first time in approximately nine months.
This would not be the first time that Cameroon have been accused of resorting to the dark arts in order to influence a competitive fixture.