"We have worked a lot to be in this position at the half way stage, which is that we are leading the championship and our in the last eight in both cups. We also know that this will only mean something if we can carry this on in the spring. The current situation is very good, but we must remain very focused after the winter break. We will only reach out targets this way. I spent the festive period at home with my family, but I did not have too much time to relax, with the African nation’s cup ahead. I am preparing with the Cape Verde national team for the competition that begins on the 18th January. We will start with a match against Tunisia. There was not too much time to unwind, but I do not mind as I am really looking forward to it and the start of the spring season together" - commented Stopira to vidi.hu