Cameroon head coach, Rigobert Song has acknowledged the strength of the Senegalese side in their 3-1 defeat in the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Côte d’Ivoire 2023
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The Indomitable Lions coach stated in the press conference held after the match, taking responsibility for the defeat.
“When there is a defeat, we must bear responsibility, and therefore we must admit that Senegal was better than us in the match,” he said.
Song added that his young players will need experience to show up strong in such occasions.
“Senegal was stronger than us. Their players were in their places on the field. They deserved their victory. For our part, we have young players in the national team, and they are at the beginning of their experience.”
Rigobert Song also touched on what went wrong for his side.
“What did not go well? I think that the players did everything they could during the match, and small details made the difference in the match. We admit that the competitor was better than us,” he explained.
Cameroon drew the first game against Guinea and lost to Senegal in the second match with just a point heading into the third game.
Despite this, Song remains optimistic, and said that he will lead the Indomitable Lions to the second round of the competition.
“I am always optimistic. As long as there is a final match, there are no calculations to make. The next match will be a final for us, and I know that we will qualify for the second round.”
