Sabri Lamouchi, the coach of Ivory Coast, acknowledged the high expectations and pressure on his team as they entered the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN). Lamouchi recognized that Ivory Coast was considered a favorite, a position they held in previous CAN tournaments. However, he also highlighted other strong contenders, including the defending champions Zambia, the host country South Africa, Ghana, and Mali. Lamouchi emphasized that being a favorite on paper was different from proving it on the field, suggesting that the competition was open and challenging. The comments reflected the coach’s awareness of the competitive landscape in the tournament.
SABRI LAMOUCHI: “THE BEST? IT’S UP TO US TO PROVE IT!
