The Cameroonian Football Federation (FECAFOOT) has ordered Cameroon’s double header win against their bitter rivals, Nigeria.
This is coming after their 1-1 draw against visiting Zambia in their Russia 2018 World Cup Group B qualifier, which took place on Saturday.
Nigeria’s Super Eagles team have opened up a four point lead at the top of the table following the 3-1 defeat of Algeria in Uyo on Saturday.
In the Group table, Nigeria has six points which makes them to lead the game, next is Cameroon with two points in second place then Algeria and Zambia have one point a-piece.
For the Group, the winner will be qualified to go for the Russia 2018 World Cup games.
The Eagles host the Indomitable Lions in the first leg qualifier on August 28, 2017, with the Central Africans hosting the Nigerians in the return leg fixture on September 2, 2017.
Apparently afraid the four-time African Champions could miss out on a place at Russia 2018, having appeared at Espana ‘82, Italia ‘90, USA ‘94, France ‘98, Korea/Japan 2002, South Africa 2010 and Brazil 2014, FECAFOOT on Monday told Cameroon coach, Hugo Bross that he must pick up maximum points in the double-header against Nigeria.
The Cameroonian Football Federation, who were disappointed by their performance so far expressed this on the website on Monday and all promised to do better so as to bring glory to the country.
In their words, “The coming months will be months of hard work. In January and February next year, the national team will have to confirm their ambition to restore the national coat of arms during their participation at the Gabon 2017 Africa Cup of Nations.
“The Russia 2018 World Cup qualifiers next year will be of great importance with two decisive matches against Nigeria, currently first in our group.
“To maintain the positive report of the performances of our various national teams, one goal is needed – to shine in Gabon and win these two matches against Nigeria.”
Manager of the Cameroonian team, Bross, called on his team to be focused, motivated and produce results. He stated his belief in Cameroon to come out victorious at the end of the game.
He said, “We already knew before the two matches against Nigeria would be decisive, that we would have to win to have a chance to go to the World Cup,” the 64-year-old former Belgium defender was quoted by the Cameroon Tribune as saying on Monday.