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Cameroon spank Egypt in opening AWCON game

Cameroon
made a bright start to their campaign at the Africa Women Cup of Nations with a 2-0 win over Egypt in a group A opening match yesterday.

Goals
from Aboudi Onguene and captain Manie Chrisitine gave the Indomitable
Lioness es the edged as they aim to win their first title.

Cameroon
coach Enow Ngachu said he is optimistic his side has what it takes to
win the trophy, having had massive improvement over the last few years.

“In
2012, we finished third, 2014 we finished second. Now we are in 2016.
What next? Finishing first of course! I believe in the ability of my
girls and I know definitely this year, adding to the advantage that we
are playing at home we have some very good chance,” he said.

“There
has been massive improvement in the team and definitely we expect to do
better. There are still a few things to do before the tournament and I
believe we will firm up to be 100% ready,” the tactician added.

This post was last modified on November 30, 2018 1:50 pm

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