Defeated in their first match, Al-Murabitun has no room for error when they face Mozambique on Wednesday February, 17. Abdoul Diallo and his players must revolt. The defeat is forbidden against Mozambique, which stands in the way of Al-Murabitun. During this crucial match, a burst of pride is highly anticipated:”we will spare no efforts so as not to deceive the Mauritanian people. We will approach the game with Mozambique with more aggressiveness, collective performance, and elaborate game to win this match. We have forgotten the defeat against Cameroon; we intend to deliver a good performance”, affirms the defender Lemine Hawbott during the pre-match press conference.
After the defeat against Cameroon, Al-Murabitun instructed their coach, Njoya Mauril, to present their sincere excuses to the Mauritanian people after Saturday’s match. The players were frustrated after the defeat and they humbly ask all Mauritanians for forgiveness. We will strive to qualify for the next round”, they promised.
Upon delivering the message of his players, Njoya Mauril Mezack, chose to dispel doubts and be optimistic by saying that his team can win against Mozambique because of their good performance against a seasoned team of Cameroon in the first match of the tournament.
“To be franc, the situation is not that bad. Despite the defeat, we will exploit all our chances of qualification. We do whatever it takes to win against Mozambique and Uganda. We will start the next games with the same mindset as in the match of Cameroon.” the coach said.