Micho, the Serbian coach of the current Libyan national football team and former coach of Zamalek, stated that the current Africa Cup of Nations has showcased significant parity between higher and lower-ranked teams.
Only Senegal, Mali, and Ivory Coast managed to avoid surprises.
He emphasized that the upcoming match between Egypt and Ghana will be far from easy, highlighting that football grants opportunities for unexpected outcomes.
Mozambique and Cape Verde have proven they didn’t come to Ivory Coast just to participate but to strive for victory.
During a Skype interview with the Cairo News Channel’s presenter Bisan Akram, host of the CAN 2023 program, Micho added that the Egypt vs. Ghana clash is a classic encounter and will be highly significant, especially considering Ghana’s loss to Cape Verde in the last minutes. Ghana will aim to perform better, and all possibilities are open.
Regarding the tournament’s surprises, Micho explained that Namibia defeated Tunisia, while Cape Verde won against Ghana.
He expressed his wish for the tournament to maintain its intensity and equality.
The Serbian head coach for Libya’s national team, drawing on his 22 years of experience in African football across ten countries, concluded by stating that this championship has revealed a narrowing gap between stronger and weaker teams.
The on-field performances will ultimately determine the match outcomes.
