Cameroon players not up to senior level - coach

Cameroon U-2o manager Alain Wabo admitted that all his players are not capable of playing for the senior national team.

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الجمعة، 02 أكتوبر 2009 - 22:27
Ismailia - Ahmad Saied

Cameroon U-2o manager Alain Wabo admitted that all his players are not capable of playing for the senior national team.

Wabo's side rooted Group C with three points. They conceded seven goals and scored only three.

Asked by FilGoal.com following the 3-0 defeat against Germany, Wabo said: "No, I don't think any of these players can make it to the Cameroon national team."

"Even the best among them need at least two years of experience to up to senior level."

Bowing out from the group stage has been seen as a surprise by Cameroonian media in Egypt and the coach is aware he might pay the price.

"I will not be shocked if I was sacked as soon as we get back to Cameroon," he told reporters.

"The initial goal was to reach at least the round of the 16. We never thought we would be in this situation."

Germany finished as the group winners and will now play their next game in Suez, where their first two games took place.

"Despite the great reception from the people in Ismilia, we are happy to be playing back where we have been since coming to Egypt," coach Thomas Norenberg told a press conference.

He applauded his players performance against Cameroon, but also stressed they have to improve on their attacking abilities if they want to go further in the competition.

"I am proud of how the team play. All teams now have huge respect for Germany.

"We scored three goals today, but we failed to convert much more chances. The last touch should be better."