Senegal vs Guinea, the derby is underway. While Aliou Cissé was facing the press, Senegalese and Guinean journalists put on a show.
In an electrifying atmosphere, the highly anticipated West African derby between Senegal and Guinea, scheduled for this Tuesday as part of the third and final day of Group C, was officially launched this morning during the pre-match press conference. However, the scenario took an unexpected turn when journalists from both sides came to blows.
Senegal vs Guinea, tensions rise among journalists
The press conference, traditionally a forum where questions and answers fly, took a dramatic turn with an altercation between a Senegalese journalist and his Guinean counterpart. The dispute quickly escalated into a brawl involving other members of the press from both countries.
The first blows were exchanged after a particularly heated debate between the Senegalese journalist and his Guinean colleague. Heightened emotions and sporting rivalries ignited the spark, transforming the press conference into a verbal and physical battleground.
The authorities present quickly attempted to restore order, putting an end to the confrontation scene. Nevertheless, this incident highlights the intense passion surrounding this West African derby and the palpable rivalry between the two nations.
Observers are now wondering what impact this altercation could have on the overall atmosphere of the match scheduled for tomorrow. Both teams, Senegal and Guinea, will need to channel this tension to focus on the field and deliver a sporting spectacle that meets the expectations of their respective supporters.
Senegal vs Guinea, there will be a tactical duel
While journalists raised their voices, on the technical side, the battle will be tactical. In the press conference, Kaba Diawara clearly stated that his team intended to defeat the African champion and seize the top position in the group.
“The match against Senegal will be the group final and a great match. It’s the big derby, and the derby is not just played; it must be won. We won’t approach the match just to play, especially since we have 4 points, but we aim for the top spot and strive to qualify in first place in our group,” he said. The Guinean plans to carefully prepare for this encounter with his players.
Aliou Cissé, on his part, will also bring his A-game. “We prepared this match the same way as the others. We have the heart to finish with a victory. Matches between Guinea and Senegal are derby matches; we already had 2 derbies against Cameroon and Gambia. We won them. It’s an important match against Guinea; we aim to consolidate our achievements. In 2022, we faced Guinea, with Covid-19 depriving us of important players. This time, we hope to do better with all the players available”, he said.
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