AFCON preparatory:The Female National team draws 1-1 with Espoir du Caire as part of Nations Cup warm-up games

The Female National team of Cameroon played 1-1 parity with of Espoir du Caire, second division regional team in Center Region, Yaounde as part of their Nations Cup warm-up game.

Played at the Presidential Guard Sport Complex in Yaoundé, August 17, the Lionesses came from behind to level scores, a few minutes to the end of the encounter.

Akaba Henriette Michelle Edoa leveled for the Lionesses following a first half penalty scored by Espoir du Caire. 

According to Farida Machia, the goal that was scored by the Lionesses was based on the system they have been working on during their camping.

“The good part of the game is that the goal we scored was based on the system that we have been learning during our camping. We had to put the ball on the ground and develop the system that went on well,” stated Farida Machia

To Yoh Carine, it was not an easy match but continuous training is the golden solution. “It was not an easy encounter but we will continue to follow what our coaches are telling. So far, we are working on the tactics and I think that we will be ready before November.”Talking to Lions4life, Assistant Coach Bernadette Anong said, players are getting better even though, they are still heavy. She also said the girls have applied what was thought during training but just that it is not yet perfect.

The Lionesses who are in camp since August 7 are preparing for the upcoming Women African Cup of Nations later this year in Cameroon.

The Lionesses defeated APEJES 3-2 before the end of the third training camp that ended on August 21.

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