By Sports Reporter
WARRIORS coach Zdravko Logarusic has backed his charges to bounce back from the disappointment of their loss to Cameroon in the opening match of the 2021 African Nations Championships (CHAN) as he braces for the second Group A clash against Burkina Faso Wednesday.
Despite frustrating their more fancied opponents for long periods in the opening match of the tournament Zimbabwe were undone by Solomon Banga’s acrobatic finish after 72 minutes to suffer a narrow 1-0 defeat to hosts Cameroon.
The Warriors will however take pride in how they countered and faced Cameroon as they prepare for the next games against Mali and Burkina Faso Wednesday and Sunday respectively.
Martin Loïc Ako Assomo : Midfield Maestro
Cameroonian midfielder,
football thanks to his performance at the
Cameroon-Zimbabwe opening game of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) on January 16, 2021. His technical know-how and physical ability, well demonstrated on the pitch, earned him the prestigious title of Man of the Match. Lire aussi : Aboudi Onguene In Top Form
The 21-year-old Apejes of Mfou forward was noted for piecing through the Zimbabwean defence wall on several occasions in search of a goal or to mastermind one. His role in the winning goal scored by
Salomon Banga on the 71 minute of the game cannot be undermined. Being part of the entire encounter, Ako Assomo was equally noted for his ever growing energy which enabled him to keep the Cameroonian attack line standing tall all through the game.Lire aussi : Elite One: Un fauteuil pour deux
CHAN 2020 : Euphoria At Yaounde Fan Zone
Football loving opening game of the African Nations champions, pitting
Cameroon and
Zimbabwe on Saturday, January 16, 2021. With the match expected at 5 p.m, the streets were already emptying at about 4 p.m. Some Cameroonians took to the Yaounde fan zone or better still at the Lions Village located at the
All facilities of the
Yaounde Fan Zone, especially the giant screens, were already in place to make Cameroonians live the most awaited encounter. Security checks were on point and everyone was obliged to put on facemask. At 5 p.m, many were already seated in front of the screens. “We hope that these boys will not disappoint us,” some commented. However, such comments, would only come from patriotic Cameroonians who want nothing but victory.Lire aussi : Elite One: Un fauteuil pour deux
YAOUNDE, Jan. 16 (Xinhua) Hosts Cameroon started their African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2021 campaign on Saturday with a 1-0 victory over Zimbabwe at the