Tino Kadewere made a convincing debut for Nantes, contributing 2 goals in their 4-1 victory against Pau in the Coupe de France round of 32 on Friday, January 5th. The Zimbabwean forward, hailed as the hero of the evening, spoke about his performance after the match. « It was my first forty-five minutes in a long time, and I’m really happy about it. Yes, I felt comfortable on the field, » the player said to the press.
Nantes coach Jocelyn Gourvennec praised Kadewere’s performance and highlighted his qualities as a player. « He also has a strong presence in aerial play. He was incisive, sharp, and we needed that. He is a very, very good player, perhaps not recognized for his true worth due to injuries that prevented him from playing consistently. He is a very team-oriented and generous player, » Gourvennec stated.
Nantes midfielder Pedro Chirivella enjoyed playing alongside the other new signing for Nantes in the transfer window, Ivorian winger Bénie Traoré, who also made his debut appearance. « These are two players who can greatly help us. We didn’t have a forward who likes to make runs behind the defense and stretch the opponents. For us, midfielders, it’s crucial. In the second half, it was easier to play (with them), » Chirivella acknowledged.
