The indomitable lionesses
By Kesah Princely
June 15, 2019.
The Indomitable lionesses of Cameroon have yet another opportunity to bounce back into the ongoing FIFA Women’s World Cup in France as they take on Holland this Saturday.
After a disappointing 1-0 lost to Canada on Monday, the lead trainer of the lionesses, couch Alain Djumfa is faced with the daunting task of revigorating his foot soldiers with a new chemistry that can solve the Dutch equation when the two pair up in Valeciennes.
The tactician has for four days been investing human resources on mechanisms for accurate passes, shooting at the goal and the delivering of superp set pieces.
It is now clear that team Cameroon needs to defy the odds and crucify their aversaries in order to rejuvenate their hopes of a possible position in the next round of the tournament.
Football lovers in Africa and beyond are upbeat that the 2-nil victory of the Super Falcons of Nigeria over South Korea on Thursday can motivate the lionesses as they set out for expected glory against the Netherlands.
All routes now lead to Stade de Hainaut in the French city of Valeciennes, where the 2015 quarter finalists head to action at 3:00pm today.
Meanwhile, debutant, South Africa have been stripped off a second round ticket, following an unfortunate 1-0 defeat in the hands of a more resilient Chinese outfit at the Parc de Prince.
It is now left for Nigeria and Cameroon to decide whether or not Africa has a place in the next stage of the women football showpiece.
Kesah News Service (KNS) 