The Robert Champroux stadium in Marcory in Abidjan is preparing to host a crucial clash in the first round of the Africa Zone of the U17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers. This Sunday, January 12, 2025, at 4 p.m. (GMT), Ivory Coast and Senegal will cross swords in a promising encounter.
During the press conference which took place on Saturday January 11 at the headquarters of the Ivorian Football Federation, Koudougnon Adélaïde, the coach of the Ivorian team, expressed her serenity and optimism. “My players are ready for this meeting. They are very positive and full of confidence. We asked for the most talented and fittest people around,” she said.
For her part, Serena Gomis, head of the Senegalese team, shared her enthusiasm about the preparation of her group. After two weeks of intense preparation in Abidjan, she said: “We have had a remarkable journey and the players are in great shape to face their counterparts from Ivory Coast. » Gomis also stressed the importance of remaining focused on long-term goals, including the return leg which will be held at home. “No matter the result of the match, we have the return match at home to confirm our good condition,” she added.
For those who are following this event closely, know that the return match is scheduled for Sunday January 19, 2025, at the Lat Dior stadium in Thiès. We have read this information on the website of our colleagues at Sud Quotidien, and we remain attentive to developments in this sporting confrontation.
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