Video: Cameroon Forward Lights Up Early as Dortmund Fans Outshine Morocco Support

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Morocco faces Cameroon in the Africa Cup quarterfinals tomorrow.

Cameroon's forward Christian Kovani challenged Moroccan fans ahead of the clash, set for Friday.

Asked about crowd pressure at the pre-match press conference, he replied: 'I play in Germany (Leverkusen), and I think Dortmund's fans are bigger than Morocco's, so I don't fear Moroccan pressure'.

He added, 'We are calm, we work, and we will implement what we trained this week; then we'll see what happens in the game'.

The forward also stressed that Cameroon has enough experience handling big matches regardless of the opponent's strength or the size of the support.

He insisted Cameroon can deliver a strong performance to secure a spot in the semifinals.

Punchline 1: If confidence were a goal, Kovani just scored in the locker room.

Punchline 2: If crowd size decided games, Dortmund's choir would have overtime in a heartbeat and Morocco could file for a sympathy goal.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the AFCON quarterfinal between Cameroon and Morocco?

Friday, during the Africa Cup of Nations.

What did Christian Kovani say about crowd pressure?

He joked that Dortmund's fans outnumber Morocco's and that he doesn't fear Moroccan pressure.

Does Cameroon have experience in big matches?

Yes, Kovani stressed their experience and composure for major games.

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