Bisnis.comJAKARTA – The most anticipated game of the FIBA ​​Basketball World Cup 2023 Jakarta will start soon today, Friday (25/8/2023).

Canada will face France in the second game of the first day of the Basketball World Cup at the Indonesia Arena, Gelora Bung Karno, Senayan, Jakarta on Friday (25/8/2023) evening at around 8:00 p.m. WIB.

The two favorite camps will occupy the first two places in Group H by exchanging compliments. At the same time, they also expressed great confidence in the strength of their own team.

“Finally, after working for a few weeks in training camp, we are very happy to finally be able to start the competition. It’s a great match for us, against a great team,” said small French striker Nicolas Batoum.

According to Batoum, the match against Canada is a type of fight that France must prepare with care and thoroughness.

Batoum added that they are eager to start the competition today. Moreover, the opponent is a strong team, has many talents and is also tough.

“It’s a good test for us. We have to start this competition well,” he said.

Reciprocating praise from Canada, coach Jordi Fernandez said France has one of the best basketball programs in the world. The players play together for a long time. France also have a full squad, ranging from physical strength, posture, shooting accuracy to solid defense.

“They know what needs to be done. They are one of the biggest challenges we can face at this stage,” said the Spaniard.

However, he stressed that his players will give their best. According to him, France’s solidity will actually encourage their players to perform better. Canada, he said, would find a way to serve France.

“Day one is probably the biggest challenge of this tournament for us, but I think it’s the best for us. Because that’s what we want to do, we want to start strong,” Fernandez said.

But the French camp is also in great confidence to achieve good results.

“We really believe in the strength of our team in this World Cup. Our preparation has also been good, I’m very focused at the moment. It’s a good test for this first game,” said Gobert.

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