The CAN continues without respite.
Yesterday's day provided clear benchmarks: high intensity, relative hierarchy, respect earned on the field.
📌 Reminder from the day before
Tight but significant victories for Burkina Faso, Cameroon, and Côte d'Ivoire. Clear successes for the favorites, we mention Algeria. A special mention to Gabon, solid and mentally strong despite the defeat.
General reading, no match is simple, everything is played out over time.
Matches of the day & team reading:
🔹 Angola 🇦🇴 – Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 13h30
Two gripping teams. Zimbabwe has shown it can withstand Egypt; Angola, for its part, remains true to a disciplined game.
Match stakes, managing the rhythm and effectiveness.
🔹 Egypt 🇪🇬 – South Africa 🇿🇦 16h00
Major matchup. Egypt comes off a frustrating draw, while South Africa has a constructed victory.
Stakes, imposing one's tempo without exposing oneself.
🔹 Zambia 🇿🇲 – Comoros 🇰🇲 18h30
Zambia showed character despite the draw against Mali.
Comoros arrives with their usual courage and little pressure.
Do not underestimate, stay focused, that's the challenge of this match.
🔹 Morocco 🇲🇦 – Mali 🇲🇱 (21h00)
Anticipated clash. Morocco has well launched its CAN; Mali has proven to be difficult to maneuver.
The focus will undoubtedly be on tactical discipline and emotional control. The host country cannot afford to make mistakes!
Broadcast on Canal+ CAN.
It should be noted that significant improvements are observed in the quality of the signal and the production. A progress appreciated and to be commended.
VAR officiating observation.
One point raises questions, the frequent recourse to VAR sometimes gives the impression that the authority of the match shifts from the field to the video room.
The central referee seems less sovereign, which can harm the rhythm and readability of the game.
A balance remains to be found between technological assistance and authority on the field. A matter to put on FIFA's table for rethinking both for the future of CAN 2025 and competitions of similar scale such as the World Cup 2026!
Nevertheless, the CAN continues. The teams now know what to expect. The mind, the legs, and the control.
A sound mind in a sound body.
Slowly, slowly.
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