David Pagou, the head coach of the Cameroonian national team, acknowledged the difficulty of the upcoming match against the Moroccan team in the quarterfinals of the Africa Cup of Nations "Morocco 2025," scheduled for tomorrow evening, Friday. He confirmed that the "Atlas Lions" are the favorites to advance.

During the press conference held today in the capital, Rabat, Bago explained that the Moroccan national team is no longer a traditional opponent but has become one of the strongest teams at both the continental and global levels, thanks to the balance between high individual capabilities and collective organization on the field.

The Cameroon coach pointed out that playing on Moroccan soil and in front of its fans gives the home team a clear advantage, especially given the strong record the Moroccan national team has achieved on its home ground, having not suffered a defeat for a long time. He considered this evidence of the team's strong character and technical stability.

Nevertheless, Bago emphasized that these facts serve as an additional motivation for his players to deliver a strong performance and try to break this streak. He confirmed that preparations have reached their final stages, with a focus on both defensive and offensive aspects, as well as working on mental readiness.

The Cameroonian coach expressed his admiration for the significant development that Moroccan football has undergone, both in terms of infrastructure and results. He highlighted the historic achievement of reaching the World Cup semifinals, as well as the fact that the Moroccan national team has prominent players on the international stage, including Achraf Hakimi, Azeddine Ounahi, and Nayef Aguerd.

Regarding refereeing, Bago affirmed that his national team does not concern itself with such matters, explaining that refereeing decisions are part of football, and that the focus is solely on what the players will deliver on the field. He also expressed his confidence in African refereeing and its ability to manage major matches.

The Cameroon coach concluded his remarks by emphasizing the symbolic significance of the match, noting that a new generation of the "Indomitable Lions" will face a strong opponent with the advantage of playing on home ground. He affirmed that his team will enter the game with a high fighting spirit to perform honorably in this highly anticipated African showdown.

The match is scheduled to take place tomorrow evening, Friday, at 8:00 PM Morocco time, at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex in Rabat, amid great anticipation from the fans for this decisive encounter.