Two years of invincibility!
This team of experienced and novice players has been delighting Ivorian athletes for two years. They are Vice-champions of Africa 2020. It is known in Africa as an ogre that will eat anything it comes across. Côte d’Ivoire is a complete team that is not afraid of anything. She is a hard worker and outdid us in every area. “, recognized Emanuel Trovoada, the Cape Verdean technician after the defeat of his people on August 28, 2022. “ They act like children in a magical land. Their strength is their ability to combine recklessness with concentration. They are not afraid to do anything. The Ivorian Basketball Federation is a true legend. They will be a dominant force in Africa for many years to come. “, enthused Dejan Prokic, proud interim coach of the Elephants.
A remarkable generation
After three consecutive failed attempts to run for the position, Mahama Coulibaly was elected in January 2020. The one who built his reputation at the Club Sportif d’Abidjan, (CSA), laid the foundations for a formidable group of people by surrounding himself with aesthetes to manage the ball in the basket. One name stands out. Carlo Viera is this man. Responsible for unearthing rare pearls, he will bring from Spain, the USA and France athletes with undeniable qualities such as Nisré Zouzoua, Maixent Dadiet, Matthew Costello, Assemian Moulare, Vafessa Fofana as well as the latest extraterrestrial, the pivot Alex Poythress. The latter will join the surviving core of the 2013 African Cup including Souleymane Diabaté, the play maker, Konaté Stéphane and the vice-captain, Edi Guy, to form an explosive ensemble.
Do better in 2019
We know the rest. Apart from friendly matches, for two years, Côte d’Ivoire has lost only one official meeting on the Continent in 15 confrontations. It was in the final of Afrobasket 2020 against Eagles of Carthage. It could be described as a golden generation “Said Basketball expert Malick Daho, consultant on Canal +. “After their performances at the 2019 World Cup, the Elephants are hoping to play the leading roles for the Philippines, Indonesia, and Japan in 2023.I don’t know what to do to get the same resources as football (budget of 7.6 millions euros for the World Cup). Editor’s Note We will fight for this meeting of the greatest and properly prepare. Says Mahama Coulibaly, chief architect of the “Dream Team” made in Côte d’Ivoire, who dreams of new titles after the continental titles of 1981 and 1985.
Sanh Severin
Source: sportnewsafrica
