World Cup qualifiers Italy and Cameroon came to a goalless draw in Monaco on Wednesday.

Both teams were trying out experimental teams for the soccer gala in South Africa in June.

Italy coach Marcello Lippi gave debuts to Leonardo Bonucci and Andrea Cossu in his defending champions' squad.

Cameroon will now meet Slovakia and Portugal in friendlies before flying to South Africa, while Italy meets Mexico and Switzerland before it begins its World Cup defense.

Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini thought he had opened the scoring following a corner but his effort was ruled out for offside in the first half.

Antonio Di Natale had a number of chances but failed to find the target with any of his efforts.

Cameroon did not produce many opportunities either.