AFCON 2023: ‘They are a very big opponent’ says Cote dIvoire Star over match against Super Eagles

Cote dIvoire midfielder Sekou Fofana is predicting a tough match against the Super Eagles of Nigeria.

Fofana said that the Super Eagles will make things difficult for his side but also encouraged his teammates to put up their best.

The two giants of African football will clash at the Alassanne Quattara Stadium, Ebimpe today, Thursday 18, 2024.

I know how decisive this match is, Nigeria wants to win this match and they are a very big opponent, the midfielder, who was named Man of the Match in Cote dIvoires win against Guinea-Bissau told CAFonline.

We are ready, there is no doubt about it. It will be up to us to approach the match with the right spirit and work hard for victory.

Fofana also spoke on the teams expectation in the competition.

That, I dont know. I think we have to take it match by match. We shouldnt put too much pressure on ourselves either. The most important thing is to have fun, perform well every time and let time tell us what will happen, he added.

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