Act II of the 2014 World Cup qualifying clash in the Africa zone between Senegal and Ivory Coast is set to unfold on November 16 in Casablanca.
In the initial encounter, the Elephants had seized a favorable position for qualification by securing a significant victory over Senegal in Abidjan (3-1). The Lions of Teranga are acutely aware that to secure their ticket to Rio, they must demonstrate to the Elephants that the Lion remains the king of the jungle. However, this Lion appears to be significantly wounded following the setback in the first leg. Conversely, the Elephant exudes confidence in its strengths. The task ahead is undeniably challenging, but Senegal remains steadfast in its belief in achieving the seemingly impossible. Alain Giresse’s squad is determined to embrace the challenge of this daunting mission, with players like Papiss Demba Cissé acknowledging the need to go all out on the field to secure victory and World Cup qualification.
“We’ll keep this to ourselves. We know that the Ivorian team has weak points, and we will try to exploit them, but we cannot talk about it openly a few days before the match. We’re going to keep our strategies private and put in every effort to savor success. There’s no point discussing it in the media. The crucial battle will unfold on the pitch,” declared the Senegalese striker in the Observateur.
