Africa-Press – Senegal. Senegal’s A women’s football team regained its « offensive efficiency » and showed « defensive solidity » in their double victory (7-1, aggregate score) , in a friendly against Algeria, welcomed his coach Mame Moussa Cissé on Tuesday.
« We played two games, we scored seven goals, that means we have regained our attacking efficiency. Since our match against Thailand (1-1, friendly match played in Hamilton, New Zealand, on February 21), we had not scored a goal, we took ten, without scoring. he argued.
Speaking at a press conference at the end of the match won against Algeria (4-0), he explained that his team worked a lot on its midfielder who « had problems putting the attack in good situations ». ‘.
« On the last match and on this one, we changed the attack, looking for alternatives. We are happy with our offensive contribution and our defensive solidity. In both games, we only conceded one goal from a dead ball. We conceded few chances and we created many, » he said.
According to the coach of the Lionesses, the team « is gaining momentum in relation to the work plan put in place and the mayonnaise is taking between the former and players under 20 selected ».
« Our attack trident scored. It’s good that they all scored. This will allow them to regain their confidence and this is important for the team. They have matured a lot, » he said.
Cisse said that Senegal played against Algeria, their 11th game since January 2023. Usually, the team only had one or two games a year.
« I always wanted us to play more games and play against top opponents because those are the kinds of games that make us grow, » he said.
Get as many girls as possible to play abroad
« Eight in the group are in Europe: three in Marseille, two in Metz, one in Push (Austria) and Saint-Denis (France). For us, it’s important, it will allow our football to grow. They will be in clubs where there are more organizations and means to progress, » admitted Mame Moussa Cissé.
This improvement, he continued, is already felt in players like Mama Diop and Mbayang Sow. “We feel there is a lot of maturity. Our goal is to ensure that as many players as possible can play abroad,” he said.
« They opted to be professional. If they leave, it will be good for them, for their families and for Senegalese football. The national team is drawing profile and we hope by the next meetings to have more players in Europe, » he said.
For the coach, « we must ensure that all the Senegalese who play in Europe can join the lair if they have the level to bring added value ». We have contacts with girls who are in the United States and Germany. That’s what all the teams do, » said Mame Moussa Cissé.
However, he insisted that those who come “must be better than those who are already in the team”. “If they have the same level, I prefer to continue with those who are there”, he decided.
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