By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Senegal head coach Souleymane Diallo has declared his team’s intension ahead of the clash with Nigeria, Prompt News reports.
The title holders will take on Éric Chelle’s side in a Group D encounter at the 2024 African Nations Championship, CHAN, on Tuesday (today).
It will be the first time Nigeria and Senegal will be meeting at the CHAN.
Diallo said it is important for his team respect their opponent.
“We are not here to defend the trophy in our keeping, we came to try to win another trophy, but for that we have to set the first objective which is qualifying from the group,” Diallo told CAFonline.
“These days, African football doesn’t provide for teams to be classed as favourites.
“That is why we respect all the teams in our group. Sudan, Congo or Nigeria all have players that have earned the right to be in this competition. They are all good and respected by us.”
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