Arthur Avom: Providing Mobility

I n the absence of Carlos Baleba, Arthur Avom evi­ dently had a great deal of work to do in Cameroon’s mid­ field during the recent matches of the Indomitable Lions. He has been credited with both defensive and of­ fensive qualities. Above all, Avom provided mobility, ball recovery and continuity. His presence was felt in almost every action. In Cameroon’s first match against Comoros, the FC Lo­ rient central midfielder sho­ wed availability in possession, pressing and support during transitions. Against Congo, he was slightly less influen­ tial, a decline that was evi­ dently due to the team’s ove­ rall setup in that match. He returned to his best against C...