AFCON 2025: Pagou Calls For Patience As Bryan Mbeumo Battles High Expectations

According to coach David Pagou, Cameroon’s Bryan Mbeumo is currently grappling with self-imposed pressure at the Africa Cup of Nations.

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While the forward thrives when playing with freedom, Pagou noted on Tuesday that Mbeumo’s intense desire for success in the tournament is weighing on him.

“He’s putting too much pressure on himself, but I think he will manage that. He’s a great footballer, a great player, even for this country. He loves this team and really wants to commit to being ‌as effective as possible,” he said in a press conference.

“So today, again, in our little chat with him, the desire is there to be present, to ⁠step up, and to do great things.”

Mbeumo has scored seven goals across 29 outings for his country.

“Bryan is a player who loves freedom; he has those qualities. So we are not going to deprive him of that and stop him from expressing himself on the pitch the way he wants,” Pagou said.

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“It’s intentional that we let him express himself across the whole field. It’s true he’s ⁠had some difficulties flourishing.”

Following a 1-1 stalemate with Ivory Coast in their second Group F fixture, Cameroon is set to face Mozambique this Wednesday. Mozambique enters the match having already secured their spot in the knockout rounds.

“We will play without complexes, but we must respect this ⁠opponent, which is improving and recently beat Gabon,” Pagou said.

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