TANGER– Guinea made an impression for its very first participation in this fourth edition of the U-23 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The Syli National is already in the semi-finals and remains in the race for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
After finishing second in their group behind Morocco, and ahead of Ghana and Congo, the Guineans are now preparing for the last four of the continental tournament. And the men of Morlaye Cissé still want to believe in it and write a little more history. According to the coach, now the objective of the group remains the ticket for the Olympics.
« The objective, it is very clear, is to qualify for the Olympic Games. We will not limit ourselves to qualifying for the semi-finals of the CAN U-23, we will play each match as if it were the last. Bringing this team to this stage of the tournament was part of my personal goals. I am very happy with my players and the staff, we will take advantage of this moment to savor this victory and then we will get back to work. » analyzes the Guinean coach.
Guinea is now calmly preparing for its semi-final against either Egypt, Mali or Niger and will be keen to seek not only a place for the final, but also and above all to win a qualification ticket for the next Games. Paris Olympics in 2024.
Mohamed LAMINE TOURÉ, special envoy to Morocco
