Ivory Coast national team midfielder Franck Kessie said that his squad is ready to defend its Africa Cup of Nations title, first by defeating Mozambique in the Group F match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
"We know the fans expect a lot from us. We can assure them that the players are ready, focused, and determined to defend their title. We will give everything from the first match," said Kessie, as quoted on the official Confederation of African Football (CAF) website.
The 29-year-old midfielder said that the things that need to be prepared for the African Cup are technique, physical and mental.
