Cameroon Coach Denies Bad Blood With Choupo Moting
After heading the Mambas of Mozambique by 3-1 thanks to a double from Eric Maxime Choupo Moting and Karl Toko Ekambi, indomitable Lions’ head Coach Antonio Conceicao denied bad blood with Choupo Moting.
” Regarding my relationship with Choupo, l must say we have no problem, he is a young man with great potential and talent. I trust him and he has once more proven it again. ”
But many supporters were quick to notice that Conceicoa’s ‘man’ is Vincent Aboubakar who now captains the squad.
This was not the case before now as there were three captains on the team, Choupo Moting being one of them.
“As for Ngadeu, l must say he’s a great defender with a huge experience and impressive play style. To err is human and to forgive is divine. Like every player, he has flaws so let’s do well to encourage him”, the coach said.
Conceicao congratulated the entire squad for their brilliant performance this afternoon at Japoma. I want to appreciate the quality of football showcased by our opponents. ”
“Concerning today’s lineup that was 3-2-5. I must say it was a conscious and risky decision taken by the technical bench to play as such. We decided to be more defensive and go for more goals. So l am satisfied for today’s victory”.
“If you ask me why are players not represented in this conference, l will say there is a Team Press officer responsible for the organization of press conferences. So l no nothing on thank .
Cameroon now maintains her second position in group D with 6 points and six goals so far recorded.
Meanwhile, lvory Coast remains in the top spot with 7 points. Mozambique remains optimistic in their ceaseless tussle for a win respectively.
Head Coach Antonio Conceicao and his team are expected in Tangier, Morocco within four days for the return- leg against Mozambique whose stadium is not up to standard.
By Brian Mbenowoh