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d’Ivoire coach Francois Zahoui is satisfied with his team reaching the
final of 2012 Orange Africa Cup of Nations, where they are due to face
Zambia on Sunday in Libreville, Gabon.
For Zahoui, his satisfaction won’t be complete without the title, which has eluded the Elephants since 1992.
“We
took a giant step by reaching the grand final and my joy will be
complete when win the title. We are just one step away from that feat.”
“Achieving
this success is the result of hard work from all stakeholders; the
Football Association, supporters, technical staff and playing body. I’m
lucky to have these talented and experienced players having participated
in the last three editions of the Africa Cup of Nations. I can see
determination in their eyes. They want to lift to the trophy.”
Zahoui, 51, considered back -to-back victories at the quarters and semis means getting closer to their target.
“If
you want to win the title, you have to keep winning. It’s not about
performing exceptionally. The most important thing is winning.
“We
came here for that and have the experience to achieve it. The pitch
will decide and the results are our target. We have won all our matches
and is left with the key game.”
Zahoui
recalls that they are primed for the title, which they last won in 1992
after a clean sheet in their previous matches at the tournament.
On
Zambia, the Ivorian said: “Zambia is a big team and have a strong squad
with good player. They are enthusiastic and play with high spirits and
are not in the final by coincidence. It was unexpected but they deserve
to be here and they a good coach too.”
Zahoui added that his players are ready for the game in their quest to break the jinx.
“It will be a balanced game and we will play only to win. It’s the same story with Zambia, but I know how to tackle them.
“My
players are ready and highly motivated to win the title. This
generation has failed several times and now they have the chance,”
Zahoui concluded.
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