Sénégal - Irak : Ismaïla Jakobs mise sur le vécu des Lions pour dompter la pression
Just hours before the decisive match between Senegal and Iraq for the 2026 World Cup, full-back Ismaïla Jakobs spoke about the Lions' state of mind. Fully aware of what's at stake, the Senegalese defender acknowledged the pressure within the squad, but he asserted that the group has the necessary experience to handle this type of high-level match. For the Lions, the equation is now crystal clear: a defeat on this final group stage match would mean immediate elimination. It's a unique situation, but one that the player considers familiar to the Senegalese national team.
“There’s definitely pressure, because if we lose, we’ll be eliminated. But I think everyone in this group knows how to handle this kind of situation,” said Ismaïla Jakobs at the traditional press conference. The player also pointed out that the national team has already faced similar situations in previous major competitions. “We’ve already experienced this, notably during the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco and in other high-stakes matches,” he added, reassuring observers.
Despite the crucial importance of the match, the defender urged his teammates to transform the pressure of the result into a source of positive motivation in order to secure the qualification the entire nation is waiting for. "We have to accept this pressure and respond to it on the pitch," insisted the Senegalese player, displaying a welcome composure before this crucial encounter.
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