Akanji: Switzerland start the Nations League with a win

Switzerland's new journey under Murat Yakin got off to the best start in the Nations League, with the red‑and‑white national team beating North Macedonia 3‑0, securing the first three points of the tournament, and showing defensive solidity.

The red‑and‑white national team beat North Macedonia 3‑0 in the opening match, securing the first three points of the Nations League. The result kicked off Murat Yakin's journey in the new edition of the tournament.

Akanji analyses the performance

Manuel Akanji, Inter defender, started all ninety minutes. In an interview with RTS he said the team played better in the first half, while in the second they made several mistakes. He added that they could have created more chances, but in the end they won.

Akanji praised Zachary Athekame, a young winger who debuted in the Nati shirt. The youngster provided two assists in the victory over North Macedonia and earned the training of the week.

Transfer rumours and upcoming challenge

The blue‑and‑black defender also addressed the issue of transfer rumours and the media attention surrounding the national team players. He stressed that, despite the hype, the priority remains to focus on the pitch.

Switzerland now looks ahead to the next fixture against Scotland, aiming to replicate the same performance. Akanji concluded by stating that the team will aim to maintain continuity.