Matthieu Esposito: “Key is to deliver a solid performance” before Ivory Coast U20 women’s match against Benin

The Ivory Coast U20 women’s team is set to host Benin on Saturday in the first leg of the final round of African qualifiers for the World Cup in Poland. The match is scheduled to take place at 5 pm GMT in Ebimpe.

Ahead of the match, the Ivory Coast manager held a press conference where he addressed the team’s mindset. He noted the successful integration of under-17 players into the U20 squad, emphasizing the positive impact this has had on the team.

The second match showed a clear improvement with a more consistent performance. Some U17 players have been able to join the U20 squad; this is an important opportunity for their development. The main thing is to put on a good match and for the best team to win.