AFCON 2021: Burkina Faso is going all out to win the AFCON title – Kamou Malo
Pre-match statements made by Senegal and Burkina Faso coaches
Burkina Faso coach, Kamou Malo while speaking ahead of their semi-final clash against the Teranga Lions said the Stallions are determined to win the AFCON title.
Burkina Faso reach the semi-final of the Africa Cup of Nations for the fourth time in their history at the tournament after defeating the Carthage Eagles in a hot contest.
Prior to that match, the Stallions defeated Gabon on penalties in the round of 16 after finishing second in Group B behind group leaders Cameroon with four points.
Just like Senegal, Burkina Faso has never won the AFCON title, but they are aiming to achieve that this season. Coach Kamou said in the pre-match conference that they will try as much as possible to win the AFCON title.
“Personally, I achieved my goal, but as a competitor I aim to win the trophy next Sunday. We are determined to go all the way to win the title- as quoted by cafonline.
Against Senegal, a great footballing country, we have to be ourselves. The main thing is to play our usual game.”
Burkina Faso goalkeeper, Koffi Herve also said they are going to their best to win the AFCON tile will.
“The most important thing for us is to go as far as possible in the competition. I’m satisfied with my teammates, and I can promise you that we’re going to do our best to get the title.
“We are expecting a great match this Wednesday against Senegal with positive pressure.”
Senegal are reaching the semifinals of the tournament twice in a row under Aliou Cisse. And they aim to win the title finally after eluding them in 2019.
Senegal had a slow start to the tournament- they only scored a goal in the group phase. However, defeated Cape Verde 2-0 in the round of 16 before conceding their first goal in the competition against Equatorial Guinea, defeating the Nzalang Nacional 3-1 in the quarterfinals.
Aliou Cisse while speaking ahead of their semi-final clash against Burkina Faso said it will be a difficult match, but they will do everything possible to get to the finals and win the AFCON title.
“We prepared well for our semi-final against Burkina Faso, even if we didn’t have a lot of time. We focused on recovery.
“We know Burkina Faso team well; they remain a good team that is progressing with good players. We are expecting a difficult match, but we are ready.
“I am thinking of doing everything to pass this milestone of the semi-finals. We hope and work to win this African title. We have never doubted our abilities. Our desire is to play the grand final on February 6th”.
Joseph Lopy, Senegal midfielder also said they will try their best to defeat the Stallions and win the title on February 6.
“We are focused for the semi-final against a good Burkina Faso team which remains one of the best in the competition.
“We will play with positive pressure and a desire to represent the Senegalese flag and the country well. We want to continue the adventure and win the title.” As quoted by cafonline.
The semi-final clash between Senegal and Burkina Faso start 20.00 tomorrow, February 2 at Ahmadou Ahidjo stadium.
