“We aim for nothing less than lifting the trophy. That is our desire. We know it won’t be easy, but we are focused on taking it one game at a time,” said Aduku, who guided the team to impressive victory in the WAFU B competition, which secured their qualification for the prestigious tournament.
Reflecting on their WAFU B triumph, the gaffer said the road was not easy but described the competition as wonderful , “It was a wonderful competition. It was our first time participating, and we approached it believing that we were not just there to compete but also to see if we could win the competition. Every game felt like a cup final.
“My players were on top of their game. We treated every match as crucial. We started with a victory against the Niger team, winning 1-0, followed by a 3-0 win against the team from Ghana. Then we faced Burkina Faso’s team, which ended in a 1-0 victory for us. This success came not just from winning but from understanding the importance of why we were in Côte d’Ivoire. We seized our opportunities and managed to defeat the host team in the semi-finals, winning 2-1, and then secured a 3-0 victory in the final against the team from the Republic of Benin.
“The road was not easy, but hard work pays off. My players were ready to put in the effort. We had intensive training sessions and played friendly matches to shape the team. So, it was challenging, but we are grateful to be representing West Africa,” he said.
However, Aduku remains optimistic that the team will aim not only to compete but to make their mark in this prestigious tournament with a fierce determination to lift the trophy, hinging his confidence in team play.
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