Cameroon’s head coach, Rigobert Song, acknowledged that his youthful team will derive important lessons from their defeat to Nigeria in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
The Indomitable Lions were eliminated from the tournament after a resounding 2-0 loss to the Super Eagles, with Ademola Lookman scoring a brace at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium in Abidjan.
Facing a resilient Super Eagles, Song’s team struggled and failed to register a shot on target throughout the entire game.
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“We had the youngest team; there are players who are discovering. We gave the opponent the opportunity to put us in difficulty; it’s part of the game. As I’ve said before, we are rebuilding. It’s by making these mistakes that we will grow,” Song explained to reporters post-game.
He emphasized that football encompasses various aspects, including technical, tactical, and especially mental elements. Despite the challenges, Song expressed confidence in his youthful squad, stating, “I have a youthful team that is discovering; it played, and we still have a lot to learn.”