Bryan Mbeumo : Team’s Pivot!

Right from the opening whistle of this Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Bryan Mbeumo has proven indispen- sable for Cameroon, earning the Man of the Match award in their triumphant opener against Gabon through pure relentless effort. Yet to score across four starts, the Manchester United forward embodies selflessness, delivering a tireless all-around display that propels the Indomitable Lions forward. Mbeumo stands out not for goals but for stretching de- fenses with precise crosses, pur- poseful dribbling, and intelligent runs that carve space for his young teammates to exploit. He is so versatile, changing into a defensive anchor, pressing high to regain possession, tracking back to shield advancing full- backs, and logging immense dis- tances to fortify midfield shape and spark counter-attacks. Indeed, his versatility shines: false nine one moment, offensive or defensive midfielder the next, even dropping to left-back or sur- ging forward with the ball for distribution. Everywhere on the pitch, the...