It wouldn’t be a surprise if Brazil went on to win the title in Qatar. In that case, the scenario in which their only defeat in the competition came against Cameroon would be pretty ironic – considering that the Indomitable Lions failed to qualify for the knockout stage despite the awe-inspiring result against the South American giants.Cameroon boss Rigobert Song was left with regrets despite beating five-time World Cup winners Brazil in their final Group G match in Qatar.”We did win the match, but we are disappointed because we realise we could have done better in this tournament. We do have a feeling of regret, but you need to look on the positive side, and I am satisfied with tonight’s performance. I realise this was a historic victory now we have beaten Brazil, so my players should be congratulated.”##NAJAVA_MECA_6862176##Cameroon became the first African side to reach the quarter-finals of the World Cup in 1990 but have failed to progress from the group stages in six appearances at the finals since then. Song hates that his team has to go home just when it becomes sweet.”It’s a real shame that we have to go home now, but you need to look on the brighter side. We need to keep working and keep moving. I trust in my players. We are a young team and we have seen a team getting stronger and stronger. The World Cup helped us to learn and we have to avoid making the mistakes we did in the first two matches.”🔴 Rigobert Song devient le premier homme de l’histoire à battre le Brésil en temps que joueur et sélectionneur.C’EST DE ÇA QU’IL S’AGIT 🦁🇨🇲 pic.twitter.com/6RBSyjK0vF— CFOOT (@cfootcameroun) December 3, 2022 Vincent Aboubakar’s goal at the Lusail Stadium gave Cameroon their first win at the World Cup since beating Saudi Arabia in 2002 – and also made them the first African nation to beat Brazil in the tournament’s history. It’s not the realisation of Samuel Eto’o’s bold prediction ahead of the tournament, but it’s not too bad either.
