The Senegalese team arrived today in Conakry. This will be the second match for Alain Giresse at the head of Senegal.
An important meeting as decisive for the qualification for the next World Cup in Brazil. Senegal, which is leading its group, will play against Angola. Here are the first reactions of the players after that of Alain Giresse.
Mohamed Diamé (West Ham Premier League): “We know what awaits us. This is a game that should be played at home in Dakar, but due to the suspension of our stadium, we have to play here in Conakry. But we will give everything and to understand or to explain to the enemy that we guest anyway. We are ready to give everything. We will try to respond favorably on Saturday “
Cheikh Tidiane Ndiaye (Rennes Ligue 1): “There are no ideas. We need to be relaxed and resolutely turn towards the performance. The situation is not favorable for those who know that it is not always easy to get one of one’s important games on a neutral ground, but that does not shake us. We must stay focused to win.
Pape Kouli Diop (Grenada, Spanish Liga): “This is an important meeting that we must not lose. No one even thinks about it. We will do everything that it takes to satisfy our fans and Senegal. Now, we must accept that the heat we found there is not likely to allow a good development. But this cannot be an excuse in the sense that we share with the opponent. So it will be up to us to do the necessary to emerge victorious from this match. ‘
Sadio Mane (Zalsbourg, Austria): “we have well arrived for Saturday’s game between us and Angola. We know what to expect and it is up to us to demonstrate that we can respond as if we were playing at home. We need to remain leaders at the end of this meeting. So it is up to us to stay awake and not to yield. “
Papis Demba Cisse (Newcastle, Premier League): “I am at the image of my teammates already quite focused on this Saturday’s match against Angola. There no pressure at all and we know that we must act as if we were in Dakar. We do not underestimate the opponent that is very good. But we are also aware of the expectations of the Senegalese. The welcome we’ve already got here reassures us and motivates us. Let’s pray to God for us to emerge victorious on Saturday. “