During a visit to the Ivory Coast for the Copa Cola-Cola Youth Tournament, Samuel Eto’o, Striker on both the Cameroonian Lions & Chelsea, sat down to talk about his thoughts on Africa’s chances in World Cup Brazil 2014, Yaya Toure, comments about his age and more. Highlights after the click.
Highlights:
What prospects do Africans have at the World Cup?
African teams are likely going to do well in Brazil. And I state that there are reasons to believe in our qualities. In all major European championships, there are always African players that play major roles. The only problem in Africa is our leaders who do not respect us. Until we are respected, the others will never have any consideration for us. I say it, and restate it that Africa will have its say in Brazil.
What do you think about the Ivory Coast, presented as the best team on the continent?
We are all of the opinion that Côte d’Ivoire is the best team on paper. Looking at the team it has no equal from an African point of view. But at the same time, I say that it is time the Elephants proved in the presence of everyone that they are the best. It is time they demonstrated their real character. They should explode in the sight of the entire world. And I think that it is time for this generation to make an impression on people.
What is the true nature of your relations with the coach, José Mourinho, who once remarked that you were old?
Contrary to what a puppet says about my age, I am still physically fit. At 33, I feel real good. I have proven that I could do better than youths. And I wish to also say that I am not going to the United States or to the Middle East. I will continue at the top level. I will continue to play the Champions League. My romance with this competition is far from over. I will not tell you where, but I will be at the top level. I am 33 and I have two World Cups to play. Before me there are other players who went on until the age of 41. So I can continue.
Click here to read the rest of the article, and what he says about Yaya Toure.
