Toure takes aim at Portugal

12 June 2010 18:06
Ivory Coast defender Kolo Toure is relishing the chance to upset Portugal in his side's first World Cup Group G game on Tuesday afternoon.[LNB] The teams meet in Port Elizabeth and Toure is looking forward to the challenge of trying to dent the World Cup hopes of Cristiano Ronaldo and his team-mates.[LNB]He said: "Knowing that we face Portugal, a big team in this competition, it motivates us even more.[LNB]"We must have mental strength because the match will be decided on details."[LNB]The Ivory Coast's own ambitions in South Africa could depend largely on how star striker Didier Drogba recovers from his broken arm with coach Sven-Goran Eriksson keeping his fingers crossed.[LNB]Asked if the Chelsea frontman will be fit, Toure replied: "Didier is a very important player for us. It is difficult to answer your question but, you never know, we will see."[LNB]

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