The Green central defender, who scored a fine defensive performance, including a goal as a bonus, reflects on his success against Benin. He believes that this victory will be the real start of the team after more than a year of famine.
The Greens returned to success in official matches after 16 months. We can imagine that Belmadi insisted on achieving this success ?
Indeed. The coach’s message was very simple and clear at the same time. He said we play at home and we have to win, that’s all. It wasn’t easy, but we did the essential thing, which was to score two goals and win this game. Now, we must quickly forget this meeting and think about this Tuesday’s game. He is a coach who shouts a lot, who gives a lot of instructions. He is someone who imposes himself and who has this rage to win and he does everything to instill it in us.
It must also be said that this return to Blida was a win-win situation…
It is a real pleasure to be back at this stadium and our audience. Even the coach insisted on returning to Tchaker where the EN’s record at this stadium is impressive. That’s what motivated this decision to find Blida, and thank God it was a success, after more than a year without a victory in an official match.
Will this victory be the one of the click ?
We all hope so after more than a year without success. This victory is an opportunity to make another start. That’s the most interesting thing to note in this game. We have had a period of inactivity and I hope that this will now be a thing of the past.
The coach has no shortage of praise for you and the defense. Any comments ?
The coach demanded that we not take it, knowing that with the qualities we have offensively, we knew we could score at any time. Some criticized me and they were not satisfied with this pair in the same way as I am with Tahrat. Thank God, I am down to earth, I know where I come from and where I want to go. I am satisfied and the coach’s praise is there to confirm this satisfaction.
How do you feel about the return match scheduled for Tuesday in Cotonou ?
There are no easy games, at home or on the move. It’s up to the players to make this game easy. The second leg should be difficult, we know that, but we have the means to annoy them at home and get another good result.
And this first goal with the EN, we can imagine that you are starting to get a taste for it now ?
I did indeed score a goal recently in the club. I even scored an own goal, and now I’m scoring my first goal with the national team. I’m happy, even if the most important thing is to win. Otherwise, I’m not against scoring other goals, and contributing to other team successes.
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