Head coach of Cameroon David Pagou don warn im players say dem must expect tough match when Indomitable Lions travel go Brazzaville to face Republic of Congo for second round of 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Cameroon go take on Red Devils on Tuesday, September 29, for Alphonse Massamba-Debat Stadium, as both Central African neighbours dey find important result for qualifying campaign.
Indomitable Lions start their campaign well, as dem secure 3-1 victory over Comoros for Garoua for opening fixture. Congo however suffer defeat for matchday one and dem go dey determined to respond in front of their home supporters.
Pagou expect say that situation go make match even more challenging, especially because of rivalry between the two neighbouring nations.
Speaking for im pre-match press conference, Cameroon coach play down significance of im side opening victory and insist say no clear favourite when the two teams meet.
Pagou talk say, ‘A derby no dey easy. Extra motivation go dey. We know say we dey up against opponent wey defeat for first match dey pain.’
‘We hope say the lads go rise to occasion to put good performance and win the match. No clear favourite go dey; we go come out and play to our strengths.’
Pagou comments underline Cameroon awareness of threat wey Congo pose, as Congo go eager to avoid another setback after their disappointing start.
Indomitable Lions meanwhile go dey look to build on their 3-1 victory over Comoros and strengthen their position for race for qualification.
With the two sides separated by relatively short distance and sharing regional rivalry, encounter expected to be fiercely contested when teams meet for Brazzaville.
Cameroon go hope say their attacking performance from opening round go repeat, while Congo go dey seek response to their first-match defeat and much-needed boost to their qualification hopes.
