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The Djurtus have by no means made it previous the group levels of the continental competitors since making their debut in 2017
Guinea-Bissau coach Baciro Candé admits it might be robust for his group to beat Nigeria, Cote d’Ivoire, and Equatorial Guinea to the qualifying ticket in Group A of the 2023 CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Soccernet.ng experiences.
Candé has, nonetheless, set the goal of creating historical past on the AFCON and serving to the Djurtus attain the knockout rounds of the championship.
A former Guinea-Bissau worldwide, Candé already has his title written in his nation’s report books as the primary supervisor to information them to qualify for the AFCON for the primary time in 2017.
The 56-year-old supervisor has been in cost since, main the Wild Canine to a few extra AFCON finals.
The subsequent goal is to make it previous the group stage, a activity that may very well be significantly tough in 2024.
Guinea-Bissau are grouped with two former champions, Nigeria and Cote d’Ivoire, who’re additionally the hosts – groups tipped among the many favourites to win the competitors.
Whereas Candé is conscious of the menace posed by the previous AFCON winners, the previous defender is assured Guinea-Bissau can spring a shock and make it to the knockout spherical in Cote d’Ivoire.
Chatting with cafonline, Candé famous:
“Our aim is to lastly get previous the primary spherical. It’s true that our group may be very robust with opponents like Côte d’Ivoire, Nigeria, and Equatorial Guinea, however something is feasible in soccer; something is feasible.”
Guinea-Bissau will face hosts Cote d’Ivoire within the opening match of the AFCON earlier than tackling Equatorial Guinea on matchday.
The ultimate Group A recreation is towards three-time winners Nigeria in what might doubtlessly be a make-or-mar tie for each groups.
