Cameroon's national under-23 team secured a 1-0 victory against Deportivo Alavés B in Spain this Monday, concluding their preparation camp for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) U23 qualifiers. Kylian Brice Ebilegue scored the decisive goal in the late second half.
The U23 Lions' coach, Guy Feutchine, expressed his satisfaction with his players' performance, emphasizing their adherence to the tactical instructions implemented during training sessions. He also conveyed his gratitude to the Cameroonian Football Federation (Fecafoot) for the resources allocated to the team's preparation.
"A very good match between two very good teams," Feutchine stated. He commended the players for their spirit and commitment to the game plan, both defensively and offensively. He also acknowledged the opposing team for pushing the U23 Lions to excel.
Feutchine noted that the first 45 minutes were challenging, with few opportunities on either side. However, the players gradually understood and applied the instructions, leading to an improved second half. The coach particularly highlighted the entry of Kylian Brice Ebilegue, who scored the winning goal.
The coach emphasized the importance of this type of gathering for the development of Cameroonian football and expressed his hope to see such initiatives repeated in the future. He also indicated that he would thank the President of Fecafoot for this camp and encourage him to continue supporting this age category.
This victory and the lessons learned from this camp in Spain represent an important step in the preparation of the U23 Lions for the AFCON qualifiers. The team will seek to capitalize on this experience to approach the upcoming challenges with confidence.
