Morocco-Cameroon: Coach David Pagou launches the hostilities before the clash

The euphoria of qualification barely subsided, the Cameroonian technician immediately focused his sights on Morocco. After eliminating the Bafana Bafana (2-1) on Sunday evening, Pagou makes no secret of it: he expects a "great confrontation".

Far from being impressed by the atmosphere awaiting his players at the Moulay Abdellah complex, the coach displays unwavering confidence. "At this stage, we don’t choose our opponents," he said, stating that his team will now rest before delving into video analysis to dissect the Moroccan game.

The objective is stated bluntly: "We will try to disturb them". For this, Pagou is counting on a formidable weapon, the "winning mentality" regained by his group. The Cameroonians are not coming as scapegoats, but as conquerors.

The recipe to bring down Morocco will be the same as the one applied against South Africa: rigor and solidarity. "The watchword is discipline and cohesion, each one works for his teammate," the coach stressed.

It is therefore a compact block that will stand in the way of Walid Regragui’s men. David Pagou, who is pleased with the "strong and positive" reconstruction of his selection, promises an intense physical and psychological battle.

The Atlas Lions are warned. If they have struggled against Tanzania, they will have to raise their level of play on Friday, because in front of them, Cameroon is arriving with the firm intention to prove that it remains the bogeyman of the continent.