Fawaaz Basadien reacts to yet another trophy at Chloorkop

The Brazilians beat Saudi Pro League giants Al Ahli 2-1 at the weekend to clinch the FIFA Asia-Africa-Pacific Cup, moving closer to a potential clash with European champions PSG should they overcome their yet-to-be-confirmed South American opponents.

Reflecting on more silverware at Chloorkop, Basadien explained just how significant the achievement was for the team.

"Yeah, no it's very special, I mean when I received the medal and I went down and sat there and I spoke to Tash [Tashreeq Matthews] and Iqraam [Rayners] and I told them this one is for Jaden [Adams] because we knew that Jaden is someone who loves to win things,” Basadien said. 

“Especially in football and we knew coming into the game already, our coach, the technical staff as well as the teammates, we said, this one we are doing for Jaden. So, I'm just happy and grateful that we won."

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During the interview, Basadien admitted the magnitude of the winning had not yet sunk it for most of the players.

"To be honest it hasn't sunk in yet, we know we won obviously, it was a big occasion, a big game we played against a good opponent as well. So, I think it was a good test for us to see where we are at and I think we proved that we can compete at the highest level and I am just so happy for the team and grateful to put on a medal that says we won the intercontinental Africa/Asia,” he added. 

“So, I think it's just for us now to take a break from football a bit. Obviously some of us are going to the national team but once we come back to reenergise and go for another cup."