Toronto, Canada – As Canada dey ready for the upcoming CONCACAF Gold Cup, dem don arrange friendly match against Ukraine this Saturday, wey go happen for BMO Field. Dis friendly na part of dem preparation as dem dey gear up to claim dem first Gold Cup title since 2000. E don reach 25 years since Canada last enter final of dis tournament, and dem wan change the story this time around.
Coach Jesse Marsch get strong squad, even though some key players like Alphonso Davies dey sidelined due to injury. Alistair Johnston, Moise Bombito, and Jonathan Osorio dey miss am too because of fitness wahala. Dem no fit play, but di rest of di squad dey ready to show wetin dem fit do as Les Rouges (The Reds) hunger for success.
Meanwhile, Ukraine dey come with dem own agenda too. Dem dey prepare for di UEFA World Cup qualifiers wey go start for September, and dem get heavy task with France and Azerbaijan wey dey call dem. Dem players like Andriy Yarmolenko and Artem Dovbyk dey miss dis match, but dem get young talents like Ilya Zabarnyi and Georgiy Sudakov wey don already shine for international level.
Dis match go serve as good test for Canada, specially wit di home fans supporting dem for BMO Field. E get some thrilling players like Jonathan David and Promise David wey dey ready to score goals. Even though Ukraine carry some experience, dem don lack a few sharp players, wey fit put dem at a disadvantage.
Canada don dey show sharp form, dem don only lose one match out of dem last six competitive games. Dem dey undefeated for home since November 2023, and dat alone fit give dem confidence for dis friendly. Dis match no go just be about warming up; e go blast dem spirits as dem dey aim for di Gold Cup.
As di match dey come up, predictions dey fly everywhere, wit many expect say Canada go win 1-0 against Ukraine. Dis match go dey televised on OneSoccer, so make sure you sharp your eye for am. Na two friendlies dis summer wey Canada dey use to flex dem muscles – Ukraine today and Ivory Coast next week.
So, make we sit down, carry our palm wine, and watch as Canada dey attempt to turn di heat for dem international competition. Whether dem conquer di pitch or face wahala, one thing sure: Canadian football dey ready to give us something to shout about!
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