Mali's Bissouma: 'We Know Morocco's Strength, But We Are Ready to Win'

Mali international Yves Bissouma has affirmed his national team's readiness to face Morocco in their highly anticipated Africa Cup of Nations group stage clash, emphasizing the "Eagles'" ambition to secure a positive result.

Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Bissouma stated: "We are ready for tomorrow's match, and we hope to achieve victory. We are competitors and we want to win. We take matches step by step. Tomorrow's match against Morocco is our full focus right now."

The Tottenham Hotspur midfielder added: "We will face the Moroccan national team, and we know very well that they are a strong team with excellent players and play good football."

Bissouma concluded his remarks by saying: "Ultimately, the match is only 90 minutes, and we hope, God willing, that victory will be ours, because this is our goal and what we aspire to."

Mali is set to face Morocco tomorrow, Friday, at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, with kick-off scheduled for 9 PM (GMT+1).