Eswatini’s coach Zdravko Logarusic anticipates the upcoming match against Cameroon in the World Cup qualifiers, praising them as a strong team. He emphasizes the importance of preparation and urges his players to remain calm, aiming to perform well despite being a smaller nation. The team currently sits at the bottom of Group D.
Coach Zdravko Logarusic of Eswatini has expressed his team’s eagerness to compete against Cameroon in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. In a pre-match interview conducted in South Africa, Logarusic praised Cameroon as one of the premier teams in Africa while emphasizing the significance of the upcoming match at Mbombela Stadium.
Highlighting the importance of the match, he stated, “What is very important is that tomorrow we have to see a big national team full of stars.” Logarusic underscored his anticipation by stating, “We can’t wait to meet them [Cameroon] on the field,” acknowledging the formidable nature of their opponents and emphasizing the need for proper preparation to represent their country well.
The coach revealed that he has not set specific targets for his players, focusing instead on encouraging them to relax on the field. He mentioned, “I try to tell them that on the field, it is 11 versus 11. Our target is to show the best of ourselves.” Logarusic aims to make the most of their capabilities, despite Eswatini being a smaller nation with a limited league structure and population.
In a response to inquiries about exploiting Cameroon’s potential weaknesses, Logarusic expressed skepticism, stating, “You talk about the weaknesses of Cameroon. Are you sure? You have weaknesses?” He affirmed that his focus would be on organization and game strategy to ensure a respectable performance.
Eswatini’s squad features players such as defender Lindo Mkhonta from ZESCO United, Mxolisi Mkhontfo from Jwaneng Galaxy F.C., and Justice Figareido from Bay United FC. Veteran striker Felix Badenhorst of Royal Leopard FC is a key figure for Eswatini. Following the match against Cameroon, Sihlangu will also compete against Mauritius on March 23, 2025. Currently, Eswatini anchors Group D without any points from four matches, in contrast to second-place Mauritius with four points and leaders Cameroon with eight points.
In summary, Eswatini’s coach Zdravko Logarusic is eager for the upcoming qualifier against Cameroon, recognizing the challenge posed by such a distinguished opponent. He aims to maintain his team’s composure and unity, focusing on performance rather than specific outcomes. Despite the challenges of being a smaller nation, Logarusic encourages his players to showcase their best abilities on the field while preparing for future matches in the qualifiers.
Original Source: www.panafricafootball.com
