"It is always 11 vs 11 on the football pitch. We have the belief that we can. I don't believe in rankings so it does not bother me that they are 59th and we are 168th. It matters what you do on the day. If we play to our potential and give our hundred per cent we certainly have a chance," said Robin.
Both teams sealed their places in the finals of the five-nation invitational tournament, having recorded two wins and a draw from their engagements. The teams have collected seven points each.
India and Cameroon will test their respective bench strengths when they face off in an inconsequential Nehru Cup match here tomorrow.
For the 22-year-old Robin, it's been almost two years since he has been waiting in the wings. He was eventually rewarded with a call for the preparatory camp for the Nehru Cup and earned his international debut against Maldives.
"This is my first step towards playing for the country. It is always special to play for India. Playing for your country and club is very different. When I donned the India jersey for the first time, the feeling was very special and unique. I am relishing every bit of it and want to give my all for the country," he told www.The-aiff.Com. (MORE)