Senegal's Moussa Ndiaye Wants Spirited African Cup Display

voldemort · 11-29-2007, 08:44 AM

Al-Rayyan forward Moussa N'Diaye spoke candidly to AfricaFoot.com about his side's chances at the impending African Cup of Nations of 2008.

The ex-Monaco and Sedan man believed that, while the Lions of Teranga have seen better days, they can still surprise the continent with a fine showing in Ghana - if their attitude is right.

And, indeed, such belief is something that he felt lacking during his side's recent collapse against Morocco in Paris, a match in which he did not take part.

"It was a bitter defeat," he agreed.

"And I believe that everyone who's followed the team since 2000 knows that it's not what it was, but it's an opportunite for us players to give our utmost and fight for the national jersey.

"We need to look within ourselves so that everyone understands how important it is to take the national side the level that it was at a few years ago.

"To have Senegal beaten 3-0 is unthinkable. I'd say that we haven't had a humiliation of this sort for a long time, and it's surprised us all."

The main way to avoid a repeat of such a demoralising result, he argues, is through the team working as one.

"It's necessary for us to forge a group spirit, which would be the key asset for our team," he asserted.

"That makes the football a lot easier."

As for his chances of rejoining Henryk Kasperczak's squad in time for the African Cup of Nations in January, the 28 year old was philosophical.

"It was the coach's choice, and I can't dispute it," he mused.

"Maybe tomorrow will be my turn. I'm always ready to come back. I work hard for my club knowing that we need to earn a spell in the national team, as do we all.

"And so much the better for the hard work: everyone already knows my quality and my input in this team.

"I owe a lot to this country, which is why I've never hesitated to answer the call of the coach.

"I wasn't in the group [against Morocco], but I may be tomorrow, so this defeat was against everyone, especially for us players."

N'Diaye was a member of the Senegalese squad that reached the quarter-finals of the 2002 World Cup.

source:Goal.com

11-29-2007, 08:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
voldemort Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 8,180	Senegal's Moussa Ndiaye Wants Spirited African Cup Display Al-Rayyan forward Moussa N'Diaye spoke candidly to AfricaFoot.com about his side's chances at the impending African Cup of Nations of 2008. The ex-Monaco and Sedan man believed that, while the Lions of Teranga have seen better days, they can still surprise the continent with a fine showing in Ghana - if their attitude is right. And, indeed, such belief is something that he felt lacking during his side's recent collapse against Morocco in Paris, a match in which he did not take part. "It was a bitter defeat," he agreed. "And I believe that everyone who's followed the team since 2000 knows that it's not what it was, but it's an opportunite for us players to give our utmost and fight for the national jersey. "We need to look within ourselves so that everyone understands how important it is to take the national side the level that it was at a few years ago. "To have Senegal beaten 3-0 is unthinkable. I'd say that we haven't had a humiliation of this sort for a long time, and it's surprised us all." The main way to avoid a repeat of such a demoralising result, he argues, is through the team working as one. "It's necessary for us to forge a group spirit, which would be the key asset for our team," he asserted. "That makes the football a lot easier." As for his chances of rejoining Henryk Kasperczak's squad in time for the African Cup of Nations in January, the 28 year old was philosophical. "It was the coach's choice, and I can't dispute it," he mused. "Maybe tomorrow will be my turn. I'm always ready to come back. I work hard for my club knowing that we need to earn a spell in the national team, as do we all. "And so much the better for the hard work: everyone already knows my quality and my input in this team. "I owe a lot to this country, which is why I've never hesitated to answer the call of the coach. "I wasn't in the group [against Morocco], but I may be tomorrow, so this defeat was against everyone, especially for us players." N'Diaye was a member of the Senegalese squad that reached the quarter-finals of the 2002 World Cup. source:Goal.com