After their spectacular draw against Serbia (3-3), the Indomitable Lions will have to beat Brazil on Friday to qualify for the round of 16.
Rigobert Song, Cameroon coach after the 3-3 draw against Serbiaat a press conference: «What was important was that determination. We saw a furious team today, although we were behind. At half-time, we thought it was over but we saw that the players reacted well. We are gaining momentum, but our team is still young, it takes time. They want to give their all, they sometimes err on the side of naivety, but they will adapt over time. When we see the first match against Switzerland (1-0 defeat, editor’s note) and today we feel a progression. But they know they can do better. For the last match against Brazil, we believe it. We did not come to the World Cup to make up the numbers, or just to participate.
On André Onana (discarded before the match, editor’s note) : André Onana is a very important player, but what I have to do in my role is to focus on the group rather than individuals. In a group, you need a certain discipline and when you do not correspond to these criteria of discipline, you have to take responsibilities, actions, to ensure that the group is privileged. For the moment, we are doing with those who want to defend the colors of the country, what interests me are the players who are there. For the moment, I asked him to wait and we will have the opportunity to see if he can continue (the World Cup, editor’s note). It will also depend on him and he will also have to come back to the rules, we will see if it is possible.»