However, Eto’o, a former Cameroon captain and Barcelona striker, has publicly questioned the neutrality of officiating at the tournament.
Speaking ahead of the crucial tie, the president of the Cameroon Football Federation called on the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to ensure fairness and transparency in refereeing decisions.
“The CAF must absolutely guarantee the integrity of the referees until the end of the competition,” Eto’o said.
“The refereeing is practically handing gifts to certain teams,” he added.
Cameroon, five-time AFCON champions, are seeking a return to continental glory and will be hoping that Friday’s encounter is decided purely on sporting merit.
