After conceding a victory in the first leg match counting for the qualifiers for the African Cup of Nations (CAN) U23, national coach Demba Mbaye spoke of the return shock to oppose Senegal to Mali.
« We have prepared well. I like this kind of match, high level, with an immediate sanction. These are matches that train players. In Senegal, we have talented players, we are preparing the next generation. It supposes to live this to be ready”, said the Lions U23 manager.
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“In a double confrontation, the most decisive match is the return. In our heads, there is 0-0. The most important thing is to get this qualification“Said Demba Mbaye.
According to him, ” It is important that players do not put negative pressure on themselves. Senegalese football is dynamic. But there is no particular pressure. It’s more interesting when there is this team, there is confidence, determination. We have a lot of conversations around that. We must represent our country with dignity. And we prepared for it. »
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He thus reassures the Senegalese suppressants: “ Above all, we are prepared to manage collective problems. It does not change our conduct. This does not alleviate the difficulties of the game. It’s the most determined, the most solid team that will come out of this. We will not fail in terms of determination, of combat. And as I repeat from the beginning. The fight does not start until kick-off and does not end until the final whistle of the referee. »
« We will respond present and look forward to do battle on the ground once morest a great team from Mali. We are in the phase of preparation, of concentration. We worked to see the game problems that Mali posed to us”he specified.
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“We will do our best to meet this challenge. Its very important. I can’t wait to see what my team has in store. It is in this kind of difficult match that we know what they are capable of. I expect firm answers from them. I hope they will respond present, that they will honor the Nation“, he says.
