Saliou Dia, the head coach of Senegal, claims that their victory in the TotalEnergies U17 Africa Cup of Nations is the result of years of work, and he is happy that it is now paying off.
they won an AFCON championship for the first time ever.
“I am ecstatic about this triumph. I want to express my gratitude to the trainers, coaches, and training facilities who put in a lot of effort to get these guys ready for such a performance. After his team’s thrilling triumph in the championship game, the tactician said, “This is the result of work and investment that began many years ago, and the fruits are finally here.
Dia acknowledged that, looking back on the game, it was challenging because it marked Senegal’s first loss in the competition.
We faced forth against a formidable opponent. The match was incredibly difficult because we gave up the opening goal, but I believe we could have been more cautious. We were able to reorganize and control the ball, especially in the second half. We got a win as a result, and I’m pleased that the guys fought hard and never gave up,” the former Senegalese international continued.
Even with the win, Dia believes there is still much to learn and improve upon as they prepare for their second World Cup trip.
The strategist praised the Algerian fans for making the players feel welcome from day one and recalled the club’s fantastic stay there.
