The upcoming AFCON 2023, Mali’s coach, Eric Sékou Chelle, expressed unequivocal determination, stating that the primary objective for the Eagles is to clinch the coveted title. Chelle, who leads a formidable Mali team to the tournament in Ivory Coast, conveyed his championship ambitions during a press conference on January 3.
The Eagles from Mali enter AFCON 2023 with a conquering spirit, having dominated the playoffs with an impressive tally of 15 points out of a possible 18.
Coach Chelle, outlining his strategic approach, emphasized his commitment to providing technical, tactical, and systematic support to the team with the ultimate goal of securing victory in the prestigious tournament.
“I will help the team technically, tactically and systematically. My goal is to win this AFCON, and we have favors.
We put in place all the preventions so that the players can be comfortable, and each match, we improve our system,” asserted Chelle, showcasing confidence in his squad’s capabilities.
As the stage is set for the final phase of AFCON 2023, Mali’s journey commences with a clash against their South African counterparts in Group E.
The inaugural match is scheduled for Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at 20 GMT at the Amadou Gon Coulibaly Stadium.
The Eagles of Mali will subsequently face off against the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia on the second day, a pivotal encounter slated for Saturday, January 20, 2024, at 8 p.m. GMT at the Amadou Gon Coulibaly Stadium.
The final group stage challenge for the Mali team unfolds against Namibia on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at the Laurent Pokou Stadium in San Pedro, with the kick-off scheduled for 5 p.m. GMT.
As Mali gears up for these crucial clashes, Coach Eric Sékou Chelle’s bold vision for championship glory resonates, setting the stage for an intense and riveting campaign in the AFCON 2023 tournament.
