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How
The 1-all draw against
Former Lorient player Dango Ouattara opened the scoring for
On top of Group B with 10 points, the Stallions could no longer be joined by
The player to watch:
His 'clean' play on the pitch brings a certain serenity to his defense posture. His good game reading, effective positioning and excellent heading allow him to intercept numerous balls and cut off most of the opposing offensive plays.
Thanks to his technical quality, he makes good restarts. He is very fast which is rare for a central defender, and he is blessed with a powerful shot. Tapsoba has no difficulty projecting himself forward when the game requires it.
The coach: Hubert Velud
Hubert Velud is praised for the offensive play of his teams. His style of play is based on intensity, aggressive pressing and bags of energy therein.
His teams play a game based on conservation - a fluid and worked system and set pieces.
On this point he says: "They have great importance in modern football. I want my team to produce play and always look to play. We must not calculate."
He particularly appreciates doubling passes and playing in triangles in small spaces. Full-backs play an important role in his tactical plan by providing a lot of offensive solutions.
Results of
1978: 1st Round
1996: Fourth
2000: 1st Round
2002: 1st Round
2004: 1st Round
2010: 1st Round
2012: 1st Round
2013: Finalist
2015: 1st Round
2017: Third
2021: Fourth
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