André Ayew views the new Senegal team as rejuvenated and highly motivated. He praises their “self-denial” and “desire,” noting that Senegal has won nearly all their qualifying matches—a level of success not seen for some time. He describes the team as “coming in very revengeful,” indicating a strong determination to prove themselves.
However, Ayew also points out the difference between qualifying matches and the actual African Cup of Nations tournament, emphasizing that the competition itself brings a different kind of pressure for all teams.
Regarding which team he fears the most, Ayew expresses respect for all opponents but highlights Ghana’s confidence and experience. He stresses that Ghana considers itself one of Africa’s best teams and doesn’t focus too much on others. Despite acknowledging that Ghana’s recent qualifying performances haven’t been at their best, Ayew believes their players’ experience—most having played in three or four previous CAN tournaments—gives them a slight advantage in handling the tournament pressure.
