Samuel Kotto: Backline Organiser

When he was introdu­ ced at the pre-match press conference ahead of the Congo–Came­ roon game as one of the In­ domitable Lions’ vice-cap­ tains, it became evident that Samuel Kotto is highly trusted within the current national- team setup. Beyond this, the fact that the 23 year-old was among the select few to start all three matches further de­ monstrates the confidence he has built over time; a confi­ dence he began developing during his participation in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Despite a few lapses, the Stade de Reims central de­ fender largely lived up to ex­ pectations during this FIFA window, even though he was required to partner with dif­ f...