Cameroon found themselves settling for a share of points (1-1). This outcome compels the Indomitable Lions to deliver an exceptional performance against the reigning African champions, who convincingly secured victory in their initial match against Guinea (3-0).
One of the marquee clashes in the group stage of the 34th edition of the African Cup of Nations, currently unfolding in Ivory Coast, will witness Senegal and Cameroon locking horns.
This clash of the Lions, scheduled for January 19 as part of the second day in Group C, promises to be an extraordinary spectacle.
More importantly, the Cameroonian players are well aware that a misstep against Sadio Mané’s formidable team could complicate their journey in the tournament.
Cameroonian coach Rigobert Song is cognizant of the situation and expresses confidence that his team will elevate their performance next Friday to counter the challenges posed by Sadio Mané’s teammates.
“We are going to recover, we are going to correct what went wrong over the next four days. It’s going to be a different face.
I suppose that the players themselves are already aware of the situation, and we too, with my collaborators, will try to readjust what we missed today,” he stated during a press conference.
Song elaborated further: “We watched the whole match, and there were some things to correct, so we will try to catch up.
The players know it too, and since there is only a four-day difference, we will readjust. In the next match, things will be better.
I have no doubt. Senegal vs. Cameroon? It was a difficult match against Guinea. Against Senegal, it will be another match, we remain positive.
We know that it will not be the same as what you saw today,” added the Cameroonian tactician at the conclusion of the draw against Guinea (1-1).
