Henriy Kasperczak Focuses on Team, Not Adebayor, Ahead of Togo Clash
Ahead of Togo’s home match against Tunisia in the fourth round of the 2017 African Cup of Nations qualifiers, Henriy Kasperczak, coach of the Carthage Eagles, maintained a firm stance on the focus of his pre-match press conference. Asked repeatedly about Emmanuel Adebayor’s return to the Togo squad, Kasperczak showed little interest in discussing the Crystal Palace striker, stating:
“I don’t want to talk about Adebayor. What’s important for us is qualification.”
Adebayor had been absent from the first leg in Monastir, which ended in a 1-0 defeat for Togo. However, the striker will be present in Lomé for Tuesday’s match. Despite the attention on Adebayor, Kasperczak insisted that the emphasis must remain on Tunisia’s performance.
“We need points to beat the competition. We played a good match in Monastir. But we have to do better this Tuesday in Lomé. The players feel good,” the Tunisian coach added, signaling confidence in his squad’s readiness.
Currently, Tunisia sits level on six points with both Togo and Liberia in Group A. A victory in Lomé would give the Carthage Eagles a significant advantage in the race for qualification to the 2017 AFCON finals in Gabon. Kasperczak’s comments underline his belief that collective focus and team performance are the keys to achieving that goal, rather than being distracted by the presence of a single high-profile opponent.
With the group tightly contested, every point matters. Kasperczak’s approach emphasizes discipline and consistency as Tunisia seeks to secure its place in Gabon while navigating the challenges posed by a competitive Togo side backed by the home crowd.
By prioritizing tactical preparation and the team’s overall cohesion, Kasperczak hopes Tunisia can take control of the match early and build momentum. His focus on the squad rather than the media narrative around Adebayor reflects a determined, results-oriented mindset aimed at ensuring Tunisia’s qualification for the continental tournament.
This match is not only crucial for Tunisia’s standing in the group but also provides an opportunity for the team to demonstrate resilience and strategic prowess under pressure, with Kasperczak guiding the Carthage Eagles toward their qualification ambitions.
