Come April 2020, the Intermediate
Lions of Cameroon will represent country during Africa’s football event: The
TOTAL African Nations Championship CHAN Cameroon 2020. Established, 07
September 2007, CHAN celebrates football exclusively made in the continent and
by member countries of the Confederation
of African Football CAF.
This competition features players who
are actively taking part in the national championships of participating
countries. They must also be qualified to play in the ongoing season. Prima
donas or super stars if you want who play in other African Countries or Europe
and American leagues are not qualified to play.
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In effect, this is CAF's most
structured opportunity to valorise football made in the continent. Consequently, this is an appropriate
environment for member federations and countries to valorise their home
championships. The Cameroon Football Federation - FECAFOOT, just like the
government of Cameroon are acutely aware of the honour and value the winning of
such a competition gives to the domestic championship.
Talking to preselected players of the
Intermediate Lions Cameroon's flag bearers for the 2020 CHAN after their 2-0
triumph over the Chadian national team in a friendly in Yaounde on Saturday
January 25, 2020, the President of the Cameroon Football Federation FECAFOOT
Seidou Mbombo Njoya reminded the players of the importance the government of
Cameroon and the federation he heads attaches to the competition the nation
will be hosting. Listening to the President remind the men on the need to work
hard, his tone and countenance, one could see a President who wants nothing
short of a victory.
This
reminder coming from a high football authority was surely not isolated
because on more than one instance either Coach Yves Clement Arroga, deputy
Emmanuel Ndumbe Bosso, Mbome Herve in charge of physical fitness or Assimba
Clement goalkeepers trainer have laid emphasis on the importance of the CHAN
not just for personal career growth but also for country.
"Boys this green, red and yellow
you are carrying on your chest is not a joke. You must defend this and to
defend means to work hard and win. Everyone in this country needs this trophy
and we must give them. We must give the best of ourselves." Yves Clement
Arroga will tell the team every time he has the opportunity.
After every motivational moment, the
lions sing the number one Hymn of the nation! The National Anthem as a sign of
reaffirmation of loyalty to fatherland.
From their training sessions to
friendly matches, their determination speak of young men who want to deliver to
their nation in style. Undoubtedly, they want to get it right as wished by the
President of the federation and Team officials. They are aware over 1000
players who play in the domestic championships have not been given the
responsibility accorded them to represent the country.
For an active football nation like
Cameroon, only the best performance that results in victory is expected from
both the players and the technical staff. What a challenge! Though it is
necessary for the team to be challenged and pressurised by the Cameroonian
electrifying football public, it will be just to do so with the understanding
that no human effort is perfect.
From traditional to new media, some
constructive critique makes one to feel some recognition for the work done so
far and the need for improvement. This could be a good way to go without being
abusive. It is important if not necessary that everyone including the media and
public understand their role of accompanying the team in this preparatory phase
and together we can win!
By Bakah Derick
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