Soccer News of Tuesday, 18 November 2014

Source: lions4life.com

Glad Finke uses me in my position - Mandjeck

Lions midfielder of Turkish side Kayseri Erciyesspor, Georges Constant Mandjeck, former player of Kadji Sport Academy says Cameroon Coach Volker Finke is one of the rare coaches that has used him in his post, at the midfield where is at his element and expresses his qualities.

At the midfield against the DR Congo, Mandjeck provided spectators with a spectacular match, beautiful and targeted passes and was a huge support for the group. Described as a player with an iron mentality, with technical and tactical qualities Mandjeck says he is doing his best to give to merit call up to the national team.Ahead of the Cameroon-DR Congo game he shared his thoughts with www.lions4life.com

Read excerpts: How are things in club?

Everything is going on fine, we are at the start of the season, I train well and I am fine health- wise, I am key player in my club and I am proud to be called to the national team.

At what level is the Turkish League?

We have already played day-9 matches and my club is 13th with nine points, we lost two games, won one and drew six.

We have observed that the coach is placing much confidence in you as a constant in the 11-man for some time, how does it feel?

It is a great pleasure, he is a coach who has confidence in me and I am trying to return the confidence. In the national team most coaches rarely use me in my post, and he has given my a great opportunity to evolve at the midfield, where i express myself, my qualities. I hope to continue giving my best to merit being called to the national team.

For the time spent in the team how do you fine the ambiance?

Very good ambiance, the team is overhauled, cards redistributed and there is good atmosphere in the group with the coach doing a good job. The players are conscious of the opportunity given them and try to remain disciplined to achieve success.

What are your expectations for the match against Ivory Coast?

Since we were able to negotiate the game against the DR Congo well and picked our qualification for the African Nations cup, against Ivory Coast is going to be a gala match.