We Allowed Nigeria Dominate Us, Cameroon Coach Admits After Falcons’ 3–1 Comeback Win

We Allowed Nigeria Dominate Us, Cameroon Coach Admits After Falcons’ 3–1 Comeback Win

 

Head coach of Cameroon’s Indomitable Lionesses, Mike Ndoumou, has blamed his side’s inability to contain Nigeria’s attacking pressure for their 3–1 defeat to the Super Falcons in an international friendly on Tuesday.

The encounter, played at the Military Stadium, was part of preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.

Cameroon had edged the African champions 1–0 in the first leg of the double-header last Saturday, but the Super Falcons responded emphatically in the return fixture.

The Indomitable Lionesses drew first blood through Christiane, who handed the hosts an early advantage. However, the nine-time African champions quickly turned the tide, asserting dominance and dictating the tempo of the game.

Nigeria’s comeback was powered by goals from Chiwendu Ihezuo, Omorinsola Babajide and Michelle Alozie, sealing a convincing victory and underlining their pedigree on the continent.

Reflecting on the defeat, Ndoumou admitted that his team allowed Nigeria too much space and control, particularly in midfield.

“We let Nigeria lay siege on us and play in our half. The goals came very quickly,” he said in his post-match reaction.

The Cameroonian tactician acknowledged that his players struggled to cope with the sustained pressure from the visitors, a lapse that ultimately proved costly.

For the Super Falcons, the victory served as a strong response to their first-leg loss and a statement of intent ahead of the continental showpiece, while Cameroon will look to tighten their defensive organisation before competitive action begins.