Following the draw achieved by Congo against Cameroon (1-1) during the qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, the coach of the Red Devils, Claude Le Roy, expressed his pride in his players' performance.
Facing an African giant known for its successes, the Congolese team managed to challenge the hierarchy on the pitch.
“We are ranked 133rd in the world, 39th among African teams, and did you feel there was such a difference between the two teams today? No. I will keep repeating that this country, which I know well, is full of talent. Their mindset, their will, their tactical intelligence are incredible.”
The French coach particularly highlighted his team's tactical discipline, which followed instructions without being intimidated by the opponent's status. This point gained brings a breath of hope and validates the efforts made to advance Congolese football.
“We know there are still aspects to improve, but overall, the match we had planned tactically was executed to the letter. This is exactly what we wanted to do. Create danger as quickly as possible and make these Cameroonians tremble. When we look at the clubs where these Cameroonians play, we could have been scared.”
