Cameroon: Le Guen dismisses Eto'o questions

Cameroon coach Paul Le Guen has lauded Samuel Eto'o as a true champion ahead of their opening match against Japan tomorrow.

Le Guen has become tired of questions regarding his captain's mindset in the build-up to the tournament.

Eto'o recently threatened to quit the team following critical remarks by former player Roger Milla.

The Inter Milan striker, who helped his club win the Champions League, changed his mind and will lead the team out at the Free State Stadium.

Following a training session tonight, Le Guen said: "We have to concentrate on the special things, not the minor things.

"He (Eto'o) knows what works for him as well as the Cameroon team. He is a champion and knows how to concentrate on the things that matter."

Milla assumed legendary status in 1990 when Cameroon shocked the football world by reaching the quarter-finals.

Twenty years on, Le Guen believes they can reach these dizzy heights again even though they are in a tough group - with Holland and Denmark to come.

He said: "I think it is normal to consider Holland as the favourites but we should still be able to claim one of the two places on offer.

"There is huge expectation in Cameroon but I feel we are ready to showcase our talents.

"There is a good atmosphere in the camp. The players are at ease even though they feel a sense of responsibility."