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– Clarence Seedorf has revealed that his side has what it take to beat Nigeria

– The last time Cameroon defeated the Super Eagles was in the 2002 edition

Cameroon boss Clarence Seedorf has said the Indomitable Lions are not under any form of pressure going into the game against Nigeria in the AFCON 2019 round of 16 tie.

The five-time African champions finished behind Ghana in Group F, having scored fewer goals in the group.

Nigeria vs Cameroon: Seedorf confident Indomitable Lions will defeat Super Eagles

Head Coach for Cameroon Clarence Seedorf during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Group F match between Benin and Cameroon at Ismailia Stadium on July 2, 2019 in Ismailia, Egypt.
Source: UGC

The defending champions have now set up a crunch clash with old enemies Nigeria, who surprisingly progressed as runners-up in Group B.

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Cameroon face a stern test against the star-studded Super Eagles who they lost 3-0 in their 2018 World Cup qualifiers.

“Pressure is second skin for me and I am happy to be leading Cameroon to defend their title and it’s an honour playing Nigeria at Afcon,” he told a press conference.

“We are glad to have qualified and we don’t feel pressure because we are used to it.

The defending champions are ready to fight of the preying Super Eagles and the former AC Milan player turned coach, believes his team has what it takes to topple their round of 16 opponents.

“It is not new to us, trying to win. It’s normal for us. Our team is good, yet Nigeria is a top team, with lots of quality players. It will be difficult against a good side like this, but we have what it takes to beat them.

“Our target is to successfully defend our trophy and we will fight till the end to achieve our objective.”

Gernot Rohr is concerned about more individual errors costing them dearly in the knockout phase.

A defensive mistake from Leon Balogun cost them the game against Madagascar in their final group match, thereby surrendering top spot and missing a potentially-easier tie against DR Congo.

“I hope we won’t have individual errors again that will cost us,” he said.

“There were changes in the team to play some players and keep them in the rhythm of the competition, but now the best team have to start against Cameroon to make Nigeria proud.”

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Meanwhile, TUKO.co.ke had earlier reported that the Super Eagles will face old enemies Cameroon in their crunch round of 16 AFCON fixture on Saturday, July 6.

Gernot Rohr claims that the 2-0 loss to Madagascar is a blessing in disguise for the three-time African champions.

Source: Tuko



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