Cameroon’s Women’s World Cup preparations below spotlight

“We recognize there are worries over the team’s training; however, Fecafoot is currently negotiating with some of the exceptional groups within the international for hot-up matches,” Fecafoot communications director Parfait Siki advised BBC Sport. “Cameroon will play in a tournament in April in China in opposition to a few hard aspects. They are very gifted groups and will provide the Lionesses hard competition as they put together for the World Cup. “We’ve received offers for friendlies from some thrilling aspects; however, a number of the situations recommend were not ideal.

“We have spoken to Spain’s Football Association, and talks had been fruitful. We’re assured there could be a heat-up game among both facets in May,” Siki brought. Unlike Nigeria and South Africa, who may also be on the World Cup, Cameroon is but to play a worldwide pleasant because qualifying for France 2019. The Lionesses, who will play at a World Cup for the 2nd time, wrapped up a three-week schooling camp closing week in Yaounde after performing amateur young people teams in heat-up video games. Former footballer Victorine Forum, now a teacher and analyst, is disillusioned with the Lionesses’ preparation.

“There’s a big disparity between women and men’s soccer in Cameroon. The women’s group are usually situation to shambolic treatment,” Forum informed BBC Sport. “The women haven’t been consistent with their guidance. Training must’ve commenced a long time in the past, not now. There ought to be greater friendlies. Look at Nigeria and South Africa, they have played several international suits, and now both sides are inside the Cyprus Cup. We should do better. “The Lionesses have a terrific instruct in Alain Djeumfa; matters aren’t made easy for him. The women’s league hasn’t started, and it is hard for him to scout for gamers. “We ought to be pragmatic. I fear that we may also have a negative output in France with such poor education,” Forum delivered.

Victorine Forum says she is familiar with the limitations placed on girls’ coaches at the worldwide stage. “As coach of Cameroon’s beneath 17 ladies’ aspect, I had only ten days to put together for a worldwide game, and sadly this fashion has persisted. “We need to keep in mind that it’s not about going to the World Cup, however, setting up a memorable performance. Unfortunately, not many are aware of this,” Forum said.

Coach Alain Djeumfa

Lionesses’ countrywide group instructs Alain Djeumfa to supervise a 2nd training camp in Yaounde with local gamers and has called for some adjustments if the Central Africans are to healthy their achievement in 2015. “We started our education camp timidly, but the gamers have stepped forward. We have been operating on persistence, individual approach, and ball possession. The players have shown great willpower, and I like what we’ve been capable of achieving this some distance,” Djeumfa stated. “When the sports activities minister paid us a courtesy go to, I advised him I’ll want to have all of the gamers to be had at least a month earlier than the tournament, particularly those plying their change in Europe. If we will have all the gamers before that, it is going to be precise for us. We have an excellent crew,” the forty-six yr old coach careworn. “We recognize how crucial this match is for our united states, and we want to do our excellent to make our compatriots and the continent proud,” Djeumfa introduced.