On the eve of the 1/8 finals clash between Morocco and Côte d’Ivoire, Franck Kessie acknowledges the difficulty of the upcoming match but remains focused and not defeatist. The defender and captain of the Ivory Coast U17 national team emphasized the challenge of facing Morocco, especially after beating them at home during the CAN des Cadets.
“I am focused because Morocco is going to be very, very difficult to play. We beat them at home, so they will come very pumped up,” Kessie stated. Regarding tactics, he highlighted the importance of being present and aggressive on the ball carrier from the outset.
Kessie also mentioned that all players under coach Kamara Ibrahim are motivated and ready for the upcoming clash. The Cadet Elephants, reigning African champions, advanced to the top 16 of the UAE World Cup by ranking among the top 4 third-placed teams in the first round.
