PSL Shot-Stopper Overjoyed With Cameroon Call-Up
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Marumo Gallants goalkeeper Emile Lako tells Soccer Laduma he’s delighted to have received his first call-up to the Cameroonian squad.
The 27-year-old, who hails from Douala, was a surprise inclusion in the Indomitable Lions’ team to play in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers this month.
They will host Comoros in their opening match on 24 September, before travelling to face Congo on 29 September.
“It’s my first call-up. I can’t explain how it feels. It’s too good. It’s too good to explain. I’m feeling like I achieved something,” he shared with this publication.
“I’m happy for myself because I know to be there inside the 26-player Cameroon national team, it’s tough. And it’s not even a provisional team. It’s the final squad.”
Lako added that he’s looking forward to rubbing shoulders with Cameroon’s finest and hopes it’s the first call-up of many.
“You know, when you play football, you always think one day you can be there. You just train hard and pray, then you leave the rest to God,” he said.
“My brother, you know, when you are a football player and when you get the call for the national team, normally you are looking forward to represent your country. When you have a few minutes to play, you need to play for this badge.
“This badge is too heavy, but we need to play for this badge. What can I say? It’s the time of God. I’m busy working and training every day. It’s God. He says, ‘It’s your moment to shine.’ I can’t say no. I just say yes.”
Lako recently moved from second-tier side Casric Stars to top-flight outfit Marumo Gallants, capping off some great times for the shot-stopper in recent memory.
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