Michael Ngadeu: « I didn't want to end up like Pierre Womé » - Lebledparle

In 2017, Cameroon won its fifth continental title by defeating Egypt in the final. Before the penalty shootout against Senegal, Michael Ngadeu asked coach Hugo Broos not to take a shot, fearing failure due to the trauma of Pierre Womé, who missed a decisive penalty in 2005 and had his house burned by supporters. Ngadeu stated his decision was not due to a lack of confidence but fear of the consequences of failure. Cameroon ultimately eliminated Senegal in the shootout and secured the title, a major achievement for Cameroonian football.