Guinea head coach Kaba Diawara has stated that his side is mentally and physically prepared to face DR Congo tonight (Friday) at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium.
The Syli National will come up against the Leopards in the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations, which will be the fourth AFCON clash between the two nations, with DR Congo yet to beat Guinea in three previous group stage meetings, including a 2-1 loss in their last meeting in 2004.
DR Congo sccops into the quarter-finals of the competition without winning a game in regulation time.
Speaking ahead of the game, Diawara said: “We are ready for the battle, both mentally and physically. We entered this AFCON conditioned to play seven finals. If it comes to penalties, we will go for it.”
With a first AFCON semi-final since 2015 on the horizon, Guinea striker Sory Kaba emphasized the need for efficiency.
“Against a compact Congolese team, we will have to be rigorous and efficient. The team that makes the least mistakes will go through,” Kaba said.
By: Pascal Amoah
