Cameroon’s recent string of defeats in major tournaments is a cause for concern for football fans in the country. The team failed to qualify for the FIFA Women’s World Cup, the Under-23 AFCON, and the 2024 Olympic Games. In addition, the team was knocked out in the first round of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the African Nations Championship (CHAN), the Under-20 AFCON, and the Under-17 AFCON. This poor performance has put immense pressure on the head coach and the football association president.
Reasons behind the poor performance.
There are several reasons behind Cameroon’s poor performance in recent tournaments. One of the main reasons is the lack of investment in grassroots football. The country has a population of over 26 million people, but only a small fraction of them have access to proper football facilities. This lack of investment in grassroots football has resulted in a shortage of talented players.
Another reason behind Cameroon’s poor performance is the lack of continuity in coaching. The head coach of the national team is changed frequently, which disrupts the team’s progress. In addition, there is a lack of coordination between the national team and the country’s football clubs. This lack of coordination means that players are not given enough time to prepare for major tournaments.
Possible solutions for a comeback.
To bounce back from their recent defeats, Cameroon’s football association needs to invest more in grassroots football. This investment should include building proper football facilities and developing talent from a young age. In addition, the association needs to provide more support to the country’s football clubs to ensure that players are given enough time to prepare for major tournaments.
Another solution to Cameroon’s football woes is to establish continuity in coaching. The association needs to appoint a head coach who can stay with the team for a long time and develop a long-term plan for the team’s progress. The coach should also work closely with the country’s football clubs to ensure that players are given enough time to prepare for major tournaments.
Cameroon’s recent defeats in major football tournaments have put immense pressure on the head coach and the football association president. However, there is hope for a comeback if the association invests more in grassroots football and establishes continuity in coaching. With the right investments and support, Cameroon football can bounce back and regain its glory in the world of football.