Pape Gueye, the former Marseille player, maintains a positive outlook regarding the recent match for his team. He emphasized the importance of recognizing the positives despite the frustrations that accompany a 1-1 draw in the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN). Gueye stated, “It’s part of football; we play beautiful football, and we need to finish our chances. Yes, everyone saw it, but let’s focus on the positive. A draw is frustrating, but it’s still a CAN match. We will do what is necessary against Benin.”
Benin enters the upcoming match with momentum, having secured their first-ever victory in the tournament against Botswana with a score of 1-0. Krépin Diatta acknowledged his team’s dominance in the game, stating, “We control the ball and are dominant, but we need to stop dominating a match without finishing it, without being more clinical. However, the performance remains satisfactory. We played the match we needed to against Congo.”
With the next match against Benin approaching, the attacking players will be expected to step up and deliver. The stakes are high as they aim to secure a place in the knockout stage of the tournament. Fans are hopeful that the team can channel their current form into a decisive performance to advance further in the competition.