Gambia head coach, Tom Saintfiet, has actually recognized Cameroon as the preferred to win the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations(AFCON). Saintfiet stated this in Douala during his pre-match press conference on Friday ahead of Gambia’s AFCON quarter-final clash with Cameroon on Saturday evening.

He also insisted that his group is used to being referred to as ‘underdogs’ ahead of every video game they have played in the AFCON in Cameroon.

Saintfiet included that Gambia would not be intimidated by the host country Cameroon.

“Cameroon, one of the greatest nations in Africa and even world football, is the big favourite. I give my group a 20 percent opportunity,” Saintfiet stated.

“But we are used to it and given that I took office, it has actually constantly been the case. We had to fight against stronger teams than us and we managed to get by.

“Against Cameroon, we will not hesitate, we will play to the max. It’s a bonus offer match.

“We checked out Limbé, Bafoussam and now Douala, and we wish to continue to Yaoundé,” he said.