Lions ask for Finke to be maintained as Coach

"The analysis of the different reactions from the Indomitable Lions supporters, revealed that, what shocks them the most, isn't the fact that the team which is in full reconstruction for six months only exited prematurely from the competition but rather, they are disappointed by the management of Coach Volker Finke who had on hand, a number of players capable of going at least to the quarter-finals of this competition" considered Ngando Picket, one of the stalwarts of the Indomitable Lions.

Facing demands from the supporters for the sacking of the 'white wizard', some players who appreciate the return of the Indomitable Lions to the final phase of the AFCON after five years of absence, seek the retention of the German technician. "It's a service that I asked from the Cameroonian Federation. He is not only acting as a coach, but he is also a father. He managed to rejuvenate this group to restore discipline. And he knows what to do with the upcoming deadlines.

When someone starts this type of work, do not stop it. It is thanks to the failure of the World Cup, that he was able to succeed a great qualifying campaign. This is a man who does not repeat the same mistakes" goalkeeper Fabrice Ondoa pleaded in an interview on Rfi.

On the same string, Benjamin Moukandjo also pleaded for the maintenance of Volker Finke, "if it depended on me, it should remain. He managed to qualify for the World Cup. He managed to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations with a group that has changed a lot. If he continues, so much will be better" said the striker trained at the Kadji Sport Academy in Douala.

The Cameroon sports authorities, including the Fecafoot and the Ministry of Sports have not yet decided on the professional future of Volker Finke. The latter has a contract which expires this year. The qualifiers for the next Africa Cup of Nations 2017 also start this year.