AFCON2012 Gabon and Tunisia battle it out for top spot in Group C

Co-hosts Gabon takes on Tunisia in Franceville as the Group C of 2012 Orange CAF Africa Cup of Nations comes to an end. The game will see the two quarter final –bound sides fight it out to decide first from second with both teams keen to top Group C.

 

The Panthers of Gabon are looking forward to winning the group as they enjoy home and fans advantage. Team manager Gernot Rohr  said his team won’t accept anything but the top spot. Rohr considered the game a must win for Gabon to satisfy their loving supporters, and to have a moral boost before the knockout stages.

 

Meanwhile Carthage Eagles manager Sami Trabelsi expressed his desire to win the match too and gain more confidence before the final stages. Tunisia is  and also looking  to win maximum points from their group stage for the first time at the finals. Both managers are expected to introduce some changes to their lineups due to injuries and need to rest some key players.

 

Gabon had their training sessions in Libreville  before leaving for Franceville. The players seemed focused and determined. The Panthers captain Daniel Cousin expressed his joy after he scored against Morocco, saying , “We played well in both previous games and I hope we go on the same way. We are determined to win and go all the way ” Cousin said.

 

Rohr who won the French Ligue 1 three times with Girondins de Bordeaux sees his team capable of going as far as the final. “We play to win. I have a group of excellent players and I wish to make our committed supporters happy. I have full trust in this group of players”, Rohr concluded.

 

Meanwhile Tunisia trained for a couple of days in Libreville before leaving late to Franceville on a special charter flight. Tunsia midfielder Hussein Qaddoury said he and his teammates are ready for another victory and said “We want to win this game to make  history for this generation. We also want to win the group”.

 

Trabelsi confirmed he’ll adopt a balanced style searching for victory, and admitted he will be forced to make some changes on his lineup. “We will play balanced between attack and defense and look for victory. I will make some changes because of injuries and cautioned players, but I’m positive my players can do it. We have 23 quality players”, Trabelsi concluded.