[CAN 2016] Cameroon-Egypt: Successful entry for Cameroonian women

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Published on November 19, 2016 at 10:29 PM

Today began the 12th edition of the African Cup of Nations women's football. As opening match, the host country entered the lists against Egypt. The indomitable lions beat their opponent 2-0 in Yaoundé Cameroon, in a festive atmosphere. Cameroon goals from Gabrielle Aboudi Onguene (25th minute) and Christine Patience Manie (73rd minute, penalty).

The Ethiopian meeting, Lydia Tafesse, promised to be breathless. An atmosphere that saw a standing ovation for Gabrielle Aboudi Onguene, the center-forward of the indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon, who will also open the scoring for Cameroon. For this meeting, Cameroon coach Carl Enow Ngachu chose a traditional 4-4-2 to challenge his first opponent CAN.

Cameroon had a hard time gaining the upper hand over an Egyptian team that played back in their side and managed to insist on a low collective block and play on the blocks. The goal conceded in the first half on a set kick was difficult to digest. The Cameroonians won their first game in front of an estimated audience of just over 40,000 people, the presidential couple and the golfer, Samuel Eto'o Son. There was pressure for these players at various levels. And when one is a substitute, not easy to enter the competition. Géneviève Ngo Mbeleck, Cameroon Lioness midfielder: "I gave the best of myself. I did not disappoint the Cameroonian public. Initially, I was stressed to see everyone but I ended up taking me back. Gaëlle Déborah Enganamouit, muse of this Cameroonian selection, only trained with her teammates the day before this match. And for his coach, "she was not shabby and for the rest, we will put the package. Some players have sores but it's okay. " The Cameroonian center-backs were shy because the whole line of attack came the last week of preparation and did not have time to repeat the pattern of play with the others.

For Samya Ahmed Adam, captain of Egypt, this defeat is a wake-up call. The good points of the Egyptian team is first the presence of this guard, Maha Shehata, mistress of defense. Egypt are capable of much better results in this competition and the coach of Egypt, Mostafa Mohamed announces readjustments on the second day of group A.

Match sheet

Cameroon

(1) Annette Flore Ngo Ndom

(2) Christine Patience Manie

(3) Nchout Ajara Njoya

(7) Gabrielle Aboudi Onguene

(8) Raissa feudjio Tchuanyo

(9) Madeleine Michèle Ngono

(10) Jeannette Grace Ngock Yango

(11) Marie Aurelle Awona

(12) Falone Meffometou

(15) Isis Sonkeng