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Russia 2018: Cameroon coach dismisses Nigeria, picks Algeria as threat
Indomitable Lions of Cameroon coach, Hugo Bross, has stated that the Super Eagles are not capable of stopping the team’s question of qualifying for the 2018 World Cup in Russia while stating that only the Dessert of Algeria that can pose a real threat to his team.
Nigeria, Algeria, Cameroun and Zambia were paired in Group B of the Russia 2018 qualifier at the draws made last month in Cairo, Egypt.
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Speaking with Cameroon Tribune, the 64-year-old former Anderlecht defender expressed delight with the fixtures as Cameroon begins their qualifiers with an away game against Algeria on October 3, 2016 and won’t play against Nigeria till third game on August 28, 2017.
“I am satisfied with the draw since we will be meeting Algeria and Nigeria at home first.
“This will enable us to readjust if necessary at home. But for the first game against the Fennecs, I think the pressure will not be on our side. Algeria knows they cannot afford to drop points at home, especially against direct rivals like us.
The Belgian born coach added that, “It is for us to exploit this advantage to get a good result. Anyway, we must be in our best shape to face each of our opponents, especially mentally,” observed coach in his assessment of the chances of the Indomitable Lions.
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