Jean Makoun is confident Cameroon have learned from the 2010 FIFA World Cup as they plot a path to the knockout stages in Brazil.
Four years ago the midfielder was part of a squad that failed to collect a single point from their group matches.
Makoun, who featured in all three games in South Africa, is convinced there is a better atmosphere in the current Cameroon party.
He is therefore optimistic they can escape from a group featuring hosts Brazil, Croatia and Mexico.
What happened in South Africa should not happen again, Makoun is quoted as saying in L Equipe. I think all who were there and will play at the World Cup in Brazil have gained experience and maturity.
We have had four more years. There is a lot of serenity and solidarity in the squad.
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