AFCON 2015 – Alain Giresse: “This Victory Only Matters if We Consolidate It”
Following Senegal’s dramatic 2-1 comeback win over Ghana in their Group C opener at the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations, head coach Alain Giresse emphasized that the job is far from finished.
“This victory will only be important if it is consolidated in the next matches,” Giresse said during the post-match press conference.
Key Takeaways from Giresse’s Statements:
Strong Second Half:
Giresse praised his team’s resilience after trailing early on.“We had a good second half. We managed to come back and score a second goal.”
Mental Strength:
The coach dismissed any idea of panic following the early Ghanaian lead:“We never had doubts.”
Tactical Adjustment:
The substitution of Papy Djilabodji was a strategic decision:“His exit was linked to a tactical change needed to win the match.”
Focus on Future Games:
Giresse reminded that the victory must be backed up:“This win only matters if we do well against South Africa and Algeria.”
What’s Next in Group C?
January 23:
🇩🇿 Algeria vs Ghana
🇸🇳 Senegal vs South Africa
With Algeria leading on goal difference after a 3-1 win over South Africa, Senegal knows that consistency will be key to advancing in what many are calling the “Group of Death.”
