Head coach of Cameroon’s Indomitable Lionesses, Jean-Michel Ndoumou, has explained why his side fell 3-1 to Nigeria’s Nigeria women’s national football team in their second international friendly.
After edging the first encounter 1-0, the Lionesses were unable to replicate the same intensity in the return fixture, as the Super Falcons mounted a strong comeback display to seal a convincing victory.
Reflecting on the defeat, Ndoumou admitted his team surrendered too much control to the 10-time African champions.
“We let Nigeria lay siege to us and play in our half. The goals came very quickly,” he said.
The Cameroonian tactician acknowledged that his players struggled to cope with sustained pressure, particularly after conceding momentum early in the contest.
Despite the setback, Ndoumou emphasized that the friendlies form part of his team’s preparations for the upcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.
“We are still in preparation, and until the official CAF statement is released, we will continue to work towards WAFCON,” he added.
The two fixtures provided valuable preparation for both West African rivals as they continue fine-tuning their squads ahead of major continental competitions.
Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. On the back of domestic engagement since 2008, he began his international career journey at Goal.com in February 2014, where he served as an African women's football correspondent for nearly eight years. During his tenure at Goal.com, Samuel covered major events such as three Women's Africa Cup of Nations (2016, 2018, 2022) and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada plus 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. His work at Goal.com earned him widespread acclaim, particularly for his in-depth profiles of African football stars, notably Asisat Oshoala, whose rise he documented from her early years to her breakthrough at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in 2014. Prior to his role at Goal.com, Samuel freelanced for various print and broadcast media outlets in Nigeria, including Graphics Newspaper, Radio Nigeria, Grace FM, and Savid Newspaper. His extensive experience and expertise led to his appointment to the Nigeria Football Federation's Standing Committee on Women's Football Development from 2016 to 2018. Since February 2018, Samuel has been the Social Media Manager for Nigeria's women's national teams.In 2019, Samuel joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a women's football content contributor and was promoted to Women's Football Editor in 2021. His contributions to women's football continued as he worked as a Media Consultant for Content Creation and Editorials at the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League. Currently, Samuel also serves as the spokesman for the Nigeria Women Football League, further solidifying his influence and dedication to the growth of women's football in Africa.
