Togo captain: Discipline and reducing errors our weapon against Algeria

Togo captain Djene Dakonam has emphasized that tactical discipline, good positioning, and minimizing mistakes are key to facing Algeria in their upcoming match, scheduled for next Saturday at the Tizi Ouzou Stadium, as part of the third round of the Africa Cup of Nations Qualification 2027.

Dakonam explained, in statements to the official website of the Togolese Federation, after the training session that the national team held on Wednesday evening in Tunisia, that the team's ranks have been completed, emphasizing that the group's goal since the start of the qualifiers remains to secure a ticket to the finals.

The captain of the 'Eagles' noted that the Togo players are aware of the difficulty of the upcoming match against Algeria, emphasizing that relying on a cohesive and disciplined group, along with putting in maximum effort on both defensive and offensive levels, will give his team the ability to keep up with the opponent.

Dakonam has urged his teammates to approach the match without pressure, focusing on avoiding mistakes. He emphasized that the final word will be on the pitch and that the Togolese national team will fight to return with a positive result from Algeria.

Togo's captain discussed the team's results in the first two rounds, praising the fans' support during the opening match. However, he admitted that the loss against Zambia in the second round did not meet the players' ambitions. He emphasized the need to take advantage of the next two matches and collect as many points as possible to maintain qualification hopes before the last two rounds.

Dakonam highlighted the importance of recovery and physical recuperation during the international break, with two matches against Algeria in quick succession: the first in Tizi Ouzou next Saturday, and the second in Lomé on Tuesday.

Togo's captain revealed that fatigue and insufficient recovery time affected the team's performance against Zambia, stating that what happened should serve as a lesson for the group, which must give its best in the first leg and then focus on physical recovery in preparation for the return leg.