Didier Six, elated like the entire nation of Togo, is overjoyed as the Sparrowhawks have qualified for the quarter-finals of the CAN for the first time in their history after securing a draw against Tunisia. The coach, caught up in the moment, is not thinking about the next match just yet; he wants to savor the historic achievement first.
“It was very important to qualify for the first time. We were the underdogs in this group, and we made it to the quarterfinals. In Togo, in Lomé, I think there’s a big celebration going on. It was a very tough match, facing a coach with a lot of experience and a team that has participated in 16 CANs. Togo played with its qualities and heart, and they succeeded. We’re not here to talk about refereeing errors because it’s going to come back to haunt us later. The pitch was a problem for both teams, and it’s not an issue for the Togo team or the Tunisia team; it’s CAF’s problem. CAF must not agree to play on this field; it must take responsibility. We are just pawns, taken to areas where we must play. Burkina Faso? Now is not the time to talk about it.”
