Rigobert Song to Rewrite the History of 1984 and Win the Title: Cameroon head coach Rigobert Song has expressed his and his players’ desire to make history at the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Côte d’Ivoire 2023 by winning the title, similar to the achievement of the previous generation in 1984 when the tournament was presented in Côte. d’Ivor d’Ivoire.
The former Cameroon international, a double African champion in 2000 and 2002, highlighted the historic significance between Cameroon and Ivory Coast as they prepare for their upcoming match against Guinea this Monday at the Charles Konan Banny Stadium at 17h00 GMT. The team seems motivated to create their own legacy and repeat the success of the past.
“There is a history between Cameroon and Cote d’Ivoire. We were heroes in 1984, and I think we should not forget the history. We are a family. We won our first title in here and that’s why we visited the grave of the first president of Cote d’Ivoire when we came here.”
The Cameroonian coach went on to say: “Our aim is to go far in the competition, and why not repeat history and achieve the same success as in 1984. We didn’t just come to participate.”
Rigobert Song to Rewrite the History of 1984 and Win the Title
He also addressed his team’s first match in the competition against Guinea. Although his specific details about the match against Guinea have not been disclosed, it is clear that the coach is focused on achieving good results in the tournament and is interested in seeing the team succeed.
“The first matches in such competitions are very important, we will be ready. All teams that will participate in the competition come with certain goals. Guinea is a good team, and we also know who we are going to face, and we will give everything we have”.
On the quality of the Guinean opposition, Song said: “They are a good opponent. When we talk about football there are positives and negatives, and as they qualified for the final tournament and they are here, they deserve it “.
The Cameroonian coach regrets the loss of the services of his captain, Aboubacar Vincent, who suffered an injury upon his arrival in Cote d’Ivoire.
“The absence of Aboubakar is a loss because he is a leader and has shown his ability for years. The other players are ready.”
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