Cameroon is gearing up for a crucial semi-final clash against Ivory Coast in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, currently being held in Namibia. Coach Enow Ngachu has expressed confidence in his team’s preparation and focus ahead of the encounter.
Tactical Adjustments & Mental Readiness
After a challenging game against Ghana, where Cameroon faced issues with player positioning, Enow emphasized that they’ve worked hard to correct those lapses:
“We saw Ivory Coast play. We worked to our strengths. We had problems repositioning during the match against Ghana. We tried to review that.”
More importantly, Enow is rallying his players around the bigger picture — qualification for the Women’s World Cup:
“I told them that the World Cup is played every four years. And they are not sure if they will still be fit for the next four years. The girls are very motivated.”
He insists that mental strength will be key in this high-pressure match:
“It all comes down to morale.”
No Focus on Stars — Prepare for the Team
While Ivory Coast may have standout individuals, Enow is treating them as a collective threat:
“We prepare to counter all the players. Football is a team game. We can’t focus on particular players.”
Summary
Cameroon enters this semi-final mentally focused, tactically adjusted, and with eyes firmly set on a place in the final and qualification for the 2015 Women’s World Cup in Canada. It promises to be a tense and strategic battle between two rising forces in African women’s football.
