Women U7 World Cup: Preparations Reach High Gear

The Cadet Lionesses of Cameroon have intensified their preparations ahead of the upcoming U17 World Cup in Uruguay next month. The team is presently in Sao Paulo, Brazil where they are fine-tuning their skills.

So far, the U17 Lionesses have played two friendly matches. In their second test match on Tuesday October 30, 2018, the Lionesses lost to Brazil 0-6 in Rio de Janerio. It was the second time the two teams are facing each other in international friendlies. In their first friendly encounter in 2016 Cameroon beat Brazil 2-0 on the eve of the U17 Women’s World Cup in Jordan. In their first test match the Lionesses beat local side Adax 4-0. Both Brazil and Cameroon will play the 2018 World Cup in Uruguay.

The coach of the U17 women’s team, Stephane Ndzana said what was important was not the result but to watch the players play in order to detect those who can defend the colours of Cameroon. He said the weaknesses of the team have been detected and the technical staff will work on the errors and make necessary adjustments to ensure a better result in future matches.

One of the players, Mefire Viviane said the match was within reach but they made some errors that gave their adv...