In the euphoria of the quarterfinals of the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) TotalEnergies Côte d'Ivoire 2023, Guinea's Syli National coach Kaba Diawara shared his prospects and enthusiasm at the pre-match conference, depicting a team ready to do anything to reach new peaks.
On Friday, February 2, 2024, the Syli National of Guinea will face the team of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in an exciting confrontation that will determine the fate of these two nations in the competition.
"We go the same way, we have nothing to hide, we know it's finals now. No matter who comes ahead, we know that after 90 or even 120 minutes, we will have to win because we know if we lose, we go home. We prepare accordingly, even if we have to go to the penalty, we will. We are really ready to do anything to go further," Kaba Diawara said with conviction.
The coach emphasized the crucial importance of this step and the motivation that drives his team. After reaching the top 8, Syli National felt a keen desire to make further progress in the competition.
"There's room, we're in the top eight now. It's rewarding, but when you're here now, you want to go further. My guys are competitors, they know what awaits us tomorrow, we play with the DRC, we have to win to go see what happens above. We are not going to play fanfarons, we are not here for that; we are ready for tomorrow, believe me," he said.
Responding to a question from a DRC journalist about the desire to see the Guineans leave the competition, Kaba Diawara responded with humor while expressing his firm intention to advance his team.
"Fold the suitcases? No, but wait a bit anyway. (rire). It is clear that tomorrow, either you (journalist DRC, ndlr) or we, one will go home, that is the logic of this competition. We're gonna try to make it you. After that, I don't know how we're going to play, but we'll do everything we can to send you back with your bitch (laughs)," he said.
Kaba Diawara also highlighted the sacred mission his team has undertaken since leaving Guinea. "I think that's why there are also a lot of emotions in our group because every game, we think about it, we pray. We are really on a mission to this CAN," he concluded.
The upcoming confrontation between the Syli National of Guinea and the Democratic Republic of the Congo team promises to be intense, and football fans around the world are eager to see which team will emerge victorious in this crucial duel in the pursuit of the CAN TotalEnergies Côte d’Ivoire 2023 title.
