Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Romaric Déguénon
Published on 2024-03-11 18:07:30
The U20 team of Benin held a press conference in Accra on Monday. Mathias Déguénon discussed the upcoming match against Congo on Tuesday, which is the second game of the group stage at the 2023 African Games.
Benin will be playing their second match in the Group A of the football competition at the African Games in Accra. After a draw against Gambia (0-0) last weekend, the Guépards will be aiming for a victory to move closer to the semi-finals. This is the goal for the young players who dream of standing on the podium in this African competition.
During the pre-match press conference on Monday, the national coach, Mathias Déguénon, talked about the upcoming match against the young Diables Rouges, who also drew against Ghana in the first round. Facing the journalists, the Beninese technician expects a tough game.
“It will not be an easy match because a team that held the host country, Ghana, to a draw is not a small team. Congo, having played against them in the past, is a very interesting team, very attacking, very physical,” said Mathias Déguénon cautiously.
However, the former Loto-Popo manager is confident in the quality of his team and in the ability of his players to achieve a good result against the Leopards U20. Having led Benin to the verge of the U20 AFCON semi-finals in 2022, Deguenon assured that “we are putting all the odds on our side to get the three points.”
The crucial match is scheduled for Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at 17:00 GMT. Beninese supporters are ready to support their team in this important challenge, while high expectations are set for the performance of the young Guépards U20. The stage is set for an emotional and suspenseful confrontation at the stadium.
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