Arab-Tunisia Cup: Aymen Abdennour, “We are going to go to Qatar to win”
Aymen Abdennour has long been one of the pillars of the Tunisian selection. He took part in 4 CAN (2012, 2013, 2015 and 2017). After two years of absence, the man with 58 selections was recalled by coach Mondher Kebaier for the Arab Cup in Qatari soil.
For this competition, the native of Sousse will not be in unknown territory. Indeed, he has been evolving since September 16, 2020 at Umm Salal. A Qatar Stars League club. The former central defender of Toulouse and Werder Bremen will be able to guide the young guard of Tunisia for this competition recognized by FIFA.
“This return means a lot to me”
With a serious face, as we used to see on European lawns, the former Olympique de Marseille player was resolutely optimistic. He is very happy to be part of the group to once again defend the colors of Tunisia. “ This return means a lot to me. I am happy to wear this jersey. I remain a Tunisian international. I hope all will be well for me and for the national team. We are going to Qatar to defend our colors. I hope we will win this Cup. We will be ready, ” Aymen Abdennour told Sport News Africa just before the evening training session on the side lawn of the Stade de Radés.
“Going to Qatar with a winning mentality”
For this Arab Cup, Tunisia is playing in group B with Mauritania, Syria and the United Arab Emirates. Winner of the CAF Cup in 2008 with Etoile du Sahel and CHAN in 2011, Abdennour believes that the Eagles, who began their regrouping on Monday, November 22, will be ready to go to the end of this competition. “ Our adversaries must be respected. There are big nations participating like Egypt, Morocco, Algeria and Qatar. We are going to go to Qatar to win. We especially want to gain respect. We are going to go there with a winning mentality. And I hope we do something good there. “, Supports the former player of AS Monaco.
Mondher Kebaier’s men will join Qatar on Friday, November 26. They will continue the rest of the preparation in Doha.
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