AFCON U17/ Final: For Senegal of Serigne Dia, this final is a “win or die”
Senegal will face Morocco in the final of the U17 Africa Cup of Nations on this Friday, May 19 (7:00 PM GMT). In a pre-match press conference, Serigne Saliou Dia, the coach of the Senegal U17 team, stated that his team will fight until the end to win the trophy.
«This match is special, as there is a trophy at stake, a story to be written, a record to achieve, and a momentum to maintain. Senegal has been in a good momentum for some time now, and that will be a source of motivation. We will be ready to fight and give our all on the field to win this trophy. A final is a final, it’s not just about playing, it’s about winning», announced the Senegalese coach, as reported by Wiwsport.
Unbeaten so far, the Senegal team will face a Morocco team that is also in good form. However, the coach of the Senegal U17 team has a small idea of how to approach the final.
«It will be a beautiful game, especially since Morocco has done good things. We will be smart and see what Morocco will bring to this game. We have several ways to play. We have taught the boys to read the game and understand the opponent. But beyond the technical and tactical aspects, what will be more important is the desire and determination to surpass the opponent. The boys are ready», he concluded.
Yannick H.
