Theolore: "We can also be considered favorites"

Doceline Theolore, head coach of Malabo King’s of Equatorial Guinea, gave her opinion on the results of the draw for the TotalEnergies Women’s Champions League.

She is optimistic and believes in the chances of her team which will face in Group A, hosts Wadi Degla (Egypt), AS Mandé (Mali) and Hasaacas Ladies (Ghana).

“My staff and I worked together during the draw and after. This draw is quite favorable for us. It is true, there are 2 teams, namely, those of Mali and Egypt which are not well-known teams on the African stage. We don't know how they play but we still think it's a good draw for us, "said the Cameroonian-born technician.

“The most formidable team is that of Ghana. There is a tournament which was recently played in Nigeria (Aisha Buhari Cup) and the Ghana team was represented by I think, 10 players of this team which will be in the Champions League. "

To be cautious however, Theolore added, “This is not to underestimate the other teams. No! We will take everyone on an equal footing. We think the Ghana team are quite favorite in our group and I can also position Malabo King’s as a favorite team from what I saw during the qualifiers. I think we too can be considered favorites without extrapolating. "

The Equatorial Guineans will therefore have to live up to this status as Group A favorites. They have shown composure during the knockout phase in the central zone. Winners of Cameroon’s Louves Minproff and DRC’s FCF Amani, the Kings of Malabo want to show their best face on the African scene.

“Now the preparation will be done as we have always done. We will try to insist on certain aspects… You have to be physically up to speed, technically on top and tactically ready. We will always insist on these three plans: technical, tactical and physical to be able to approach the tournament in good conditions. "

“The second round is accessible. And then we had the chance, I can say the luck to avoid South Africa and Nigeria [teams]. It is also better to face them later, as late as possible. », She concluded with a smile.