Ghanaian coach Kwesi Appiah confidently stated before facing Algeria: "We aim for a strong start in the Arab Cup. The tournament includes strong and influential teams,
and we are playing only to win. We face the strongest team in the tournament, and we will prove that we are strong."
Ammar Taifour added: "A victory over the defending champions will give us a significant boost in our Arab campaign."
Ghanaian coach Kwesi Appiah, manager of the Sudanese national team, made confident statements before the difficult match awaiting his team this afternoon against their Algerian counterparts in their opening game of the Arab Cup, hosted by the Qatari capital, Doha. Appiah acknowledged the difficulty of the task facing the Sudanese team in today's match, but reiterated his team's ability to perform well and achieve a positive result. Appiah was joined at the pre-match press conference held in Doha yesterday by Captain Ammar Taifour, who confirmed the team's readiness and ability to deliver a distinguished performance against the defending champions.
Ghanaian coach Kwesi Appiah, manager of the Sudanese national team, announced his team's ambition for a strong start in their Arab Cup campaign today in Doha, despite the strength and ferocity of their opponent. Appiah emphasized that his team aims for a powerful beginning in the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 when they face Algeria today, Wednesday. Speaking at a press conference, Appiah said, "We are striving for a strong start against one of the strongest teams in the tournament, and we look forward to delivering a respectable performance that reflects the value of the Sudanese national team. We want to prove to everyone that we are strong, that our team is respectable, and that we can deliver high-level performances in the Arab Cup." Appiah noted that he understands the importance of the tournament and what it means to sports fans in general, and to the Sudanese community in Qatar in particular. He pointed out that these fans played a significant role in supporting the national team and helping them overcome Lebanon in the playoffs. Appiah indicated that the fans' role today is even greater, given the ferocity and strength of the opponent and their desire to achieve a good start that will bolster their chances of defending their title.
The Arab Championship includes top teams.
Kwesi Appiah described the Arab Cup as a major and respected tournament, given its inclusion of top teams with established reputations and high market value. Appiah noted that the tournament features strong teams with significant history and potential, along with advanced technical and organizational standards, making the competition a real challenge. He added that the national team players are ready and eager to achieve a positive result against Algeria, aiming for a strong start against a formidable opponent.
We will start with the strongest.
Appiah emphasized that his team's opening match against the strongest team and the favorite to win the title requires nothing more than respecting their opponent and playing with strength and determination to prove their strength and that they are no less capable than the top teams. Appiah reassured the fans of the team's technical and physical readiness and their ability to achieve a distinguished start in the Arab Cup.
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