{"id":3065,"date":"2019-11-13T18:44:49","date_gmt":"2019-11-13T18:44:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.com\/gambia\/?p=3065"},"modified":"2019-11-13T18:44:49","modified_gmt":"2019-11-13T18:44:49","slug":"we-are-ready-for-the-task-tomorrow-scorpions-saintfiet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/all-news\/we-are-ready-for-the-task-tomorrow-scorpions-saintfiet","title":{"rendered":"\u201cWe Are Ready For The Task Tomorrow\u201d, Scorpions Saintfiet"},"content":{"rendered":"<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\"><span style=\"color: #222222;font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size: 15px\">Ahead of the Gambia\u2019s opening and first leg of the Afcon 2021 Qualifiers to Angola, Scorpions Coach Tom Saintfiet said he is very satisfied with the team\u2019s togetherness at camp since their arrival in Luanda on Tuesday 12th November. He said despite the limited time available, the players are living up to expectations. \u201cI am very satisfied with the team, the atmosphere and the work ethics are all high and as a team, we are ready for the task tomorrow\u201d.<\/span><\/h1>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"entry-content clearfix\">\n<p>He sounded confident ahead of Tuesday\u2019s game and noted that the Scorpions are optimistic of getting a point and \u201cif possible all three points because that is our intention\u201d.<span id=\"more-6275\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/gambiaff.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Scorpios-vs-Angola.jpg?ssl=1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-6277\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/gambiaff.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Scorpios-vs-Angola.jpg?resize=300%2C205&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"204\" data-attachment-id=\"6277\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/gambiaff.org\/we-are-ready-for-the-task-tomorrow-scorpions-saintfiet\/scorpios-vs-angola\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/gambiaff.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Scorpios-vs-Angola.jpg?fit=620%2C423&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"620,423\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Scorpios vs Angola\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/gambiaff.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Scorpios-vs-Angola.jpg?fit=300%2C205&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/gambiaff.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Scorpios-vs-Angola.jpg?fit=620%2C423&amp;ssl=1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Belgian tactician acknowledged that the opening game would not be as easy thought \u201cbecause we are playing away and been 166 on the FIFA ranking as opposed to Angola\u2019s 120th position\u201d. He noted that it would not be an easy game because \u201cwe lost to them twice in the September World Cup Qualifiers but we are optimistic and confident looking up to the game tomorrow\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Having a fair knowledge and information on the Palancas Negras and commenting on his approach towards the game, the \u201cSaint\u201d said the Gambia has skillful and quality players at midfield and upfront \u201cand we can use that for some good ball possession and create opportunities to finish at goal\u201d. Saintfiet says a lot of factors could play a role in a type of game one plays. \u201cWe will have a strong squad on the pitch and a lot of strong players on the bench so it could be difficult to choose but i am very positive because everything is going fine as planned\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>The Gambia will open its Afcon 2021 campaign away to Angola on Wednesday 13th November 2019 at the 11th November Stadium in Luanda at 20:00hrs (19:00hrs in the Gambia).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ahead of the Gambia\u2019s opening and first leg of the Afcon 2021 Qualifiers to Angola, Scorpions Coach Tom Saintfiet said he is very satisfied with the team\u2019s togetherness at camp since their arrival in Luanda on Tuesday 12th November. 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