Five World Cup Africa zone opinions
Johannesburg, South Africa | AFP | Five coaches and stars give their opinions ahead of World Cup Africa zone matchday 3 qualifying this week:
“Coaches come and go. We must adjust and do what is expected of us.”
Uganda goalkeeper Denis Onyango reacts to recent departure of Serb Milutin Sredojevic
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“Anything is still possible — any team in the group can still qualify.”
Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah remains hopeful despite trailing Egypt by five points
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“Cameroon are strong and confident. We need to be well prepared.”
Nigeria captain John Obi Mikel acknowledges threat posed by African champions
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“I am absolutely convinced that if we beat Zambia twice, we will qualify.”
Algeria coach Lucas Alcaraz upbeat despite a five-point gap behind leaders Nigeria
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“It is not the short gap between matches that worries me, but the physical condition of players early in the club season.”
Tunisia coach Nabil Maaloul on two sets of qualifiers crammed into six days.