Cameroon striker Georges-Kevin Nkoudou believes his facet have the “weapons” to get the higher of defending champions Senegal of their Africa Cup of Nations conflict.
Senegal obtained their title defence off to an excellent begin with a 3-0 win over Gambia, whereas Cameroon needed to come from behind to safe a 1-1 draw towards 10-man Guinea in Group C.
Nonetheless, Nkoudou stays in a assured temper forward of Friday’s eagerly anticipated conflict between the Indomitable Lions and the Teranga Lions on the Charles Konan Banny stadium in Yamoussoukro.
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“It’s true that Senegal is the favorite, however as I at all times say we mustn’t ever bury Cameroon, we stay an ideal group and an ideal nation,” Nkoudou mentioned.
“They began this match with an excellent victory towards Gambia. For our half, we had an excellent match however sadly we solely obtained one level.
“We have now to place this behind us for now and concentrate on our match towards Senegal which will likely be very tough for each groups. I feel we have now all of the weapons essential to have the ability to put them in a harder place.”
Senegal can advance to the final 16 with a recreation to spare if they will make it two wins out of two, however head coach Aliou Cisse expects a response from Cameroon following their disappointing draw with Guinea.
“It was vital to enter the competitors with a victory, which inspires the gamers,” Cisse mentioned.
“We’re prepared for the second match towards a powerful group, and we have now ready nicely for it. We all know Cameroon nicely and it’s a sturdy African group.
“Cameroon stays Cameroon. Our match towards them will not be revenge. Cameroon have already gained many continental titles and we’re going to face a group motivated to make up for the outcome they obtained within the first match.
“We have now a aggressive group and all gamers can take part, it doesn’t matter who begins the match, crucial factor is the efficiency offered.
“Our group doesn’t endure from an absence of effectivity and we scored three objectives within the first match.”
