Yaya Touré Remains Optimistic After Tough Start
Despite a challenging debut in the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations, Ivory Coast captain Yaya Touré remains hopeful about the team’s chances in the tournament.
🟡 Ivory Coast 1 – 1 Guinea
36’: Mohamed Yattara opened the scoring for Guinea.
58’: Gervinho received a red card for slapping an opponent, leaving the Elephants with 10 men.
77’: Seydou Doumbia, coming off the bench, equalized for Ivory Coast.
💬 Yaya Touré’s Reaction
“We knew the CAN wasn’t an easy tournament. We were clumsy in the first half, but we responded well. Doumbia’s entry made the difference. We have 23 quality players. I hope the next match will be favorable to us. We still have a chance to qualify.”
The Manchester City midfielder emphasized the depth of the squad and praised Doumbia’s impact, while acknowledging the team’s need to improve in their upcoming matches.
⏭️ Next Match:
Ivory Coast will face Mali on Saturday, a crucial clash as they aim to advance from Group D.
