« We want to play in the final, we will try to give our maximum, to play a good match, to defend the colors of Congo so that those who are suffering can be proud of us. As a national team of Congo, we have this opportunity to give joy and smiles. It will be a special match to convey messages of commitment and to think of all those who are suffering in Congo », declared the French coach.
He also assured that he is well acquainted with his opponent for this Wednesday evening in the context of the semi-final. Desabre doesn't seem to be under any particular pressure playing the host country at this level of the competition. « We closely followed the match between Ivory Coast and Mali [quarter-finals, Editor's note]. Both countries had displayed a beautiful game. Now, we are happy to face Ivory Coast, and we want to go to the final. I hear people saying that the most important thing has been achieved since we are already in the semi-final, but being true competitors, if we don't qualify for the final it will be a disappointment for us. », added the Congolese coach. He also confirmed the presence of the attacking midfielder, Gaël Kakuta, in this duel.
Edith Tamfumu, Intern
DR Congo-Côte d'Ivoire: Desabre promises to defend the colors of Congo for the pride of those suffering in the East of the country.
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KinshasaSports - The national coach of the DRC, Sébastien Desabre, stated on Tuesday, February 6, that he had dedicated the match against Ivory Coast to the victims of the recurring wars in the Eastern part of the country. He mentioned this during the pre-match press conference for the semi-final of the 2023 African Cup of Nations scheduled at the Ebimpé stadium in Abidjan.