In an interview, Cameroonian football legend Roger Milla shares his thoughts on various football-related issues. Here are the key points:
- Indomitable Lions’ Performances:
- Roger Milla is optimistic about the potential of the Cameroonian national team, stating that they have significant talent.
- He believes that the team had a good performance against the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in a recent match, expressing confidence in their ability to qualify for the World Cup in Brazil.
- Disapproval of Foreign Coaches:
- Milla maintains his disapproval of foreign coaches leading the Cameroonian national team. He emphasizes the need to give opportunities to Cameroonian coaches.
- Fecafoot Crisis:
- Roger Milla criticizes the current leadership crisis in the Cameroonian Football Federation (Fecafoot).
- He suggests that the federation no longer exists until a proper General Assembly is convened by the first vice president or the oldest member of the emergency committee.
- Milla calls for the establishment of a Provisional Management Committee by the Cameroonian state to manage football affairs until new elections can be organized.
- Seidou Mbombo Njoya’s Role:
- Milla advises Seidou Mbombo Njoya, who is part of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), to focus on his role at CAF and not get involved in the Fecafoot leadership crisis.
- Three Points Deduction from Togo:
- Milla dismisses the importance of recovering three points from Togo and emphasizes the need for Cameroon to focus on winning matches and securing their position in the qualifiers.
- Marlène Emvoutou’s Statements:
- Milla comments on Marlène Emvoutou’s involvement in the Fecafoot situation, stating that she got involved in a scam and advises her to seek reimbursement from those involved.
- Arrest of Iya Mohammed:
- Roger Milla clarifies that Iya Mohammed’s arrest is unrelated to football. He emphasizes that football should be kept separate from Iya Mohammed’s legal issues.
- Way Forward for Fecafoot:
- Milla calls for the establishment of a provisional management committee and a reorganization of Fecafoot’s statutes to address the current crisis.
- He advocates for a renewed focus on youth football, stating that the state must ensure that funds are used to develop youth competitions and provide clubs with the means to train young players.
