Narrowly qualifying for the round of 16 in AFCON 2023, Ivory Coast’s national football team, the Elephants, are set to confront Senegal in a pivotal match. Franck Kessie, a key player for the Elephants, has delivered a resolute promise to Ivorian fans just days before the showdown with the Lions of Teranga.
The journey for Ivory Coast in the Africa Cup of Nations has been a tumultuous one, with the Elephants teetering on the edge of elimination.
However, a twist of fate in the form of Morocco’s triumph against Zambia secured their passage to the round of 16.
Now, with a formidable challenge against Senegal on the horizon, the Elephants have a golden opportunity to regain the trust and support of their fans.
Franck Kessie, addressing the disappointment felt by the Ivorian people following a lackluster performance against Equatorial Guinea, empathized, saying, “I know that all the Ivorian people are unhappy with us right now. It’s normal because I know how much these people love us.”
Despite the recent setbacks, Kessie, undaunted, made a bold declaration: “But stay calm, we will do everything to have a positive result against Senegal and we will see the rest of the competition, why not win the AFCON at home.”
As Ivory Coast prepares for the crucial encounter scheduled for Monday at the Charles Konan Banny Stadium in Yamoussoukro, kicking off at 5 p.m. GMT, Franck Kessie’s words resonate as a testament to the team’s determination to rectify their course and, perhaps, clinch the prestigious AFCON title on their home turf.
