Rigobert Song realizes this himself. He did not have time to put his ideas and philosophy into the Cameroon-Algeria match. He inherited a national selection that operated with certainty and a clear hierarchy. This hierarchy, which was debatable, has yielded good results. Qualifying for this stage of the competition after a poor start, is credited to the Portuguese technician.
The head of the Cameroon Football Federation, unhappy that the Minister of Sports “usurped” his role, decided to take him by default by forcing him to practice public humiliation just days before a crucial double confrontation that will define the country. that will qualify for the 2022 World Cup.
It is good to remember the windfall that qualification represents in the world because the benefits amount to at least 6 billion FCFA. Previously, the union worked only on these benefits to fund its activities for four years.
During the pre-match press conference, Rigobert Song acknowledged the quality of work done by Antonio Conceicao. If he asserts that he is held in high esteem, he does not hide that he will rely on stability by following the line of Conceiçao, for lack of time until he can create his style: “ Today, I wouldn’t change much. It’s a group that’s been around for a long time. They know why they are there. In two or three days, I will bring them something that will allow them to go beyond what they have inside. Because I said it would be the same. I have never had time to work better than others. »
Already, in the huts, Samuel Eto’o Fels, chief of Fécafoot, expects to make this decision that threatens to limit his state. Nothing will be accepted other than qualification, whether with Rigobert Song as coach or otherwise.
