French coach Sébastien Desabre of the Democratic Republic of Congo national team shared his thoughts on the upcoming encounter with the Elephants.
Desabre articulated, “I hear some people saying that reaching the semi-finals is an achievement for the DR Congo national team, but for me, we are competing for the title, and failing to reach the final would be a disappointment.”
He continued, “Of course, I watched the match between Ivory Coast and Mali, and both teams put up a good performance, but now we are focused on qualifying for the Africa Cup of Nations final.”
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s journey to the semi-finals has been marked by impressive victories, notably defeating Egypt in a dramatic penalty shootout with a scoreline of 8-7 in the Round of 16 and securing a commanding 3-1 victory against Guinea in the quarter-finals.
As anticipation builds for the pivotal encounter against Ivory Coast, Desabre’s words underscore the determination and ambition within the DR Congo camp to vie for continental glory.
With the ultimate prize tantalizingly within reach, the Leopards are poised to deliver a compelling performance in their quest for AFCON supremacy.
