Soccer-Skipper Kome markets himself

Accra, (Greater Accra) 25 Feb. '99,

Accra, (Greater Accra) 25 Feb. '99, Daniel Ngom Kome, skipper of the Cameroon under-20 team, Lion Ceaux, said in Accra today that he is using the Ghana '99 tournament to market himself. The Coton Sport player, who has won the best player award in their two group A matches, said after serving his local club for five years, he would need to move out to have the necessary exposure. Speaking in a post-match interview, Kome said he has no particular country in mind but he is ready to play in any European country, provided the offer and the terms of agreement are good. "I would love to play in Europe because they have better training facilities and better conditions", he said. Kome, who could not play for Coton Sport in the last Champions' League preliminary matches due to injury, said he sees the Cameroon/Ghana match on Saturday as very crucial. "We need to beat Ghana to qualify for Nigeria '99 but it will not be easy. I respect the Satellites, they are a good side, but we are better", said Kome. He said Ghana has the advantage of being host country, "but that could also be dangerous because the pressure from the supporters could affect their performance".