Ibou Touray, the talented left-back of the Gambia’s national football team, the Scorpions, shared his insights and optimism as the squad gears up for the upcoming AFCON 2023. With the specter of their impressive quarter-final run in AFCON 2021 still fresh, Touray emphasized the team’s determination to surpass their previous achievements.
Recalling the remarkable journey of the Scorpions in the 2021 African Cup of Nations, where they defied expectations to reach the quarter-finals in their debut appearance, Ibou Touray exuded confidence about the team’s readiness for the challenges of AFCON 2023.
The left-back, an integral part of the Gambian selection, acknowledged the incredible unity within the squad and expressed admiration for the quality that defines their collective effort.
In addressing the looming confrontation against Senegal, a formidable opponent in Group C of AFCON 2023, Touray acknowledged the underdog status of the Gambian team.
However, he underlined the importance of belief, not only as footballers but as a nation, in facing the upcoming challenges. Touray’s sentiments echoed the collective spirit within the squad, emphasizing their readiness for the continental competition.
“Everyone is very excited because the last AFCON was an incredible feeling. We have exceeded our limits, and we hope that this time too we will go to the last stage.
We are very underdogs against Senegal, and we know it. But as footballers and as a nation, we have to believe in it.
What is certain is that the group is ready for the AFCON,” declared Ibou Touray, encapsulating the shared determination and unity within the Scorpions as they prepare to face Senegal on January 15, marking the beginning of their AFCON 2023 campaign.
