Following the earthquake that occurred on Friday night and has already caused more than a thousand deaths in Moroccoand after that the match between Morocco and Liberia (scheduled this Saturday in Agadir, 260 kilometers from the epicenter), it is surprising Gambia-Congo scheduled this Sunday at Marrakesh, Only 60 kilometers from the epicenter of the earthquake. Both matches are qualification for Africa Cup.
Neither team understands that the Gambia-Congo It will be played this Sunday where both teams are in the psychological effects of the shock they experienced when the earthquake happened. Tom Saintfietselector Gambiaexplained that, when the earthquake happened, “I thought a plane had crashed into our hotel.”
After the earthquake happened, the choices of Congo and Gambia They spent the night outside, by the pool of their respective hotels. This is the worst earthquake Morocco for more than six decades. Both coaches maintained that their players were traumatized, but informed them that the match would be played. “It is very strange that the Moroccan match was suspended and ours was not. We were out between 13 and 14 hours. Our hotel was damaged. The players were scared,” he said. Saintfiet.
This group G match is played Marrakesh because Gambia It does not have a stadium that meets the conditions to host international matches.
Paul Put, Teacher of the Congo said: “We are fine but in shock. It is very difficult to maintain concentration. We have to sleep outside, by the pool. It is very difficult for the players.”
Source: La Verdad
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