Had an up and down year before winning back his place in the squad.
A season-long loan at Portsmouth did not work out with a planned permanent move not materialising.
He also missed the African Cup of Nations because of a knee injury but came back into the reckoning as a direct replacement for Jean Dika Dika when he was sidelined.
A committed centre-back, who was in the 2000 Olympic team, he is strong in the tackle and powerful in the air.