Wahala no go finish for the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon as dem don waka enter quarter-finals of AFCON wey dey happen for Morocco. E be like say dem don turn the tides as dem begin impress everybody after dem be write off before the tournament start.
As dem don dey chop win for the tournament, the story no just sweet for ground alone, e get plenty drama wey don happen behind the scenes. If you remember, before this AFCON, na so dem dey argue about bonuses, coach matters, and plenty palaver wey carry dem go corner.
Nobody fit forget how the last time dem prepare for World Cup, dem threaten to boycott for Brazil. But this time, na Samuel Eto'o wey dey shake tables as he dey competently handle the situation since he don become FA president.
Na in December, Eto’o sack the Belgian coach, Marc Brys, because wahala dey everywhere. Dem no even do proper camp arrangements. Eto’o quickly bring in local coach, David Pagou, to take over. This man fast fast create squad wey no get the big names wey everybody dey expect but somehow, dem find way to balance the team.
First game against Gabon na 1-0 win. Then dem follow am with 1-1 draw against Ivory Coast. Na di way dem waka through group stage wey give everybody hope. Dem score two goals in their last group game against Mozambique, wahala dey sweet like fish pepper soup!
The round of 16 game against South Africa come turn correct as dem win 2-1 with some serious hustle for pitch. E be like say this team don finally catch fire! Pagou don do miracle from the ashes of the previous mess, make no mistake. He na man wey sabi how to ginger dem players!
For dis tournament, dem dey show us say dem fit play as a team, no matter di individual talent dem no get. Dem dey defend like lions, tackle any threat wey come their way, and na dis strategy dey work for dem. Pagou sabi wetin him dey do well!
Dem don manage maintain high level of aggression, receiving plenty bookings. Dis na sign say dem dey passionate for di game, wey no let anybody forget who be dem. I don observe say dis team dey play with structure, but dem no be ordinary tiki-taka football. Dem dey focus more on collective effort rather than individual display.
Now, dem get Morocco for quarter-finals, and na dem host nation. As e be say Morocco never beat dem for AFCON history, e be like say the odds dey on Cameroon side. The pressure no dey them at all, dem go just enjoy di match and try spoil Morocco fans’ party.
Pagou don dey work magic, and e don share clear vision with di players. The way him dey talk, e get sense inside, as e dey work on building a solid unit. According to am, “The star is di team,” and na dis philosophy dey bring dem success.
But let’s no fool ourselves; dem still dey underdog against formidable Atlas Lions, but history don show say sometimes wahala fit lead to success. So, make we dey watch di show, Cameroon dey come!
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