Cameroon Football Federation has tasked its team Indomitable Lions to brace  up for the challenge of beating Nigeria twice to boost their chances of qualifying for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

Cameroon are four points behind having drawn two matches, while Nigeria have maintained a 100 percent record including the generous 3-1 win against Algeria last weekend in Uyo, Akwa Ibom. The Super Eagles will host the Indomitable Lions August 27, and then travel to Cameroon September 2 for the reverse fixture. Four points from those games will almost seal qualification for Nigeria.

Cameroon Training… AFP Photos

But a statement by Fecafoot urged the Lions who barley escaped  defeat by Zambia last weekend to maintain a positive attitude.

“In order to maintain a positive record on the performances of our national team, only one goal is needed: to shine in Gabon and to win both matches against Nigeria, “ Fécafoot stated in a press release.

“Despite the timorous performance today (Sunday) against Zambia, senior LIC are fully aware of the issues and their determination will lead them to victory.”

Coach Hugo Broos added : “Before this match, we already knew that the matches against Nigeria will be decisive.

“We will have to win to have another chance to go to the World Cup. We have eight months to prepare.”