As part of the first round of the Africa Zone of the U17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers, the Robert Champroux stadium in Marcory, in Abidjan, is hosting a decisive match between Ivory Coast and Senegal this Sunday, January 12, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. GMT.
During the preliminary press conference held this Saturday, January 11 at the headquarters of the Ivorian Football Federation, Koudougnon Adélaïde, the Ivorian coach, expressed her calm and optimism. “According to the Ivorian technician, her players were ready to face the challenge after careful preparation. 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.
Serena Gomis, Senegal’s coach, also expressed confidence in her team’s preparation. The group prepared perfectly for two weeks for this meeting in Abidjan. “We have had a remarkable journey and the players are in great shape to face their counterparts from Ivory Coast,” she added. Gomis also highlighted that while the match is important, his team remains focused on the long-term goal, with a return home scheduled for the second leg. We will put all the elements on our side in order to leave with a positive result. But whatever the result of the match, we have the return match at home to confirm our good condition,” she concluded.
-The return leg is scheduled for Sunday January 19, 2025 at the Lat Dior stadium in Thiès.
Wiwsport.com
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