The clash between Senegal and Cameroon during the friendly match scheduled for October 16, 2023 in Lens is already causing a lot of ink to flow. Indeed, these two teams find themselves in the same group C of CAN 2024, which promises intense and exciting confrontations. This friendly match could have been canceled due to CAF rules prohibiting teams from meeting in a friendly match three months before a competition. However, after consultations, it was decided to continue the match.
Former players from both teams also threw barbs at each other as soon as the draw ended. Khalilou Fadiga, an unfortunate finalist with Senegal in 2002, recalled the intense rivalry between the two teams and launched a dig by saying that the real Lions were the ones who held the trophy, referring to Senegal’s victory in 2021.
For his part, Gérémy Njitap, winner with Cameroon in 2002, says that the pressure is more on Senegal as holders of the trophy and believes that Senegal is more vengeful because of Cameroon’s victories against them in the past.
Alassane N’Dour, the president of the Senegalese Football Federation, describes this clash as a “derby” between the Lions of Téranga and the Indomitables. He underlines the importance of the mind during these confrontations and affirms that Senegal is no longer afraid of Cameroon, having won the last CAN on their soil.
This friendly match between Senegal and Cameroon therefore promises to be very intense and indecisive. The two teams will be able to gauge each other before the competition and try to gain a psychological advantage over their rival. Supporters from both camps are impatiently awaiting this meeting, which promises to be memorable.
In conclusion, the friendly match between Senegal and Cameroon is already causing many reactions and rivalries between former players. This confrontation promises to be exciting and will allow both teams to prepare as well as possible before CAN 2024. Football fans can’t wait to see these two African powers face each other on the field.