After their 2-0 victory over Sierra Leone, Cameroon sits comfortably atop their group in the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, moving within touching distance of a place in the final tournament. Had Côte d’Ivoire not lost to DR Congo, the Indomitable Lions would already be mathematically qualified. As it stands, only a dramatic collapse would prevent their participation.
🔹 Coach Volker Finke’s Reaction:
Despite the result, head coach Volker Finke chose to maintain a cautious tone in his post-match remarks:
“It’s a team that’s rebuilding. That’s why there are a lot of things we can improve.”
Finke acknowledged the importance of the win but emphasized that Cameroon’s project is still in progress. The coach highlighted moments of missed efficiency:
“We controlled the game with the two goals. In principle, we should have scored a third.”
🔹 Confidence With a Dose of Caution:
While Finke praised his players for their effort and growing unity, he admitted he was surprised by the wave of doubt that followed their first-leg draw with Sierra Leone:
“I was a little surprised by the doubt that set in after the draw in the first leg.”
Still, with 10 points from four matches, the coach expressed satisfaction:
“I’m happy that we have ten points.”
🧠 Takeaway:
Cameroon is in a strong position, but Volker Finke is wisely tempering expectations. The team is in a transition phase after the turbulence of the 2014 World Cup, and the German coach is focused on building a solid foundation rather than celebrating prematurely.
With players like Clinton Njie, Vincent Aboubakar, and Eric Choupo-Moting stepping up, the new-look Lions are starting to roar again — but for Finke, the journey has just begun.
