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Cameroon complete 2017 Confederations Cup cast

The reigning African champions will face hard-hitting teams in the preliminary stages of the 2017 World Cup to be staged in Russia

Newly crowned Africa Cameroon became the last team to qualify for the 2017 Fifa Confederations Cup after defeating Egypt in the final of the Africa Cup of Nations.

Nicolas N'Koulou and Vincent Aboubakar's second half strikes handed the Indomitable Lions their fifth African title despite Mohammed Elneny putting Hector Cuper's men ahead at the Stade de l'Amitié.

Cameroon will face world champions Germany, Chile and Australia in Group B of the preliminary round of the championship.