Nigeria striker Odion Ighalo has declared his optimism that Nigeria can get all three points against Egypt on Tuesday in the AFCON qualifier
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Nigeria failed to beat visiting Egypt in Friday’s must-win match in Kaduna and now travel to Alexandria on Tuesday for the reverse fixture against the seven-time African champions.
The Super Eagles thus remain two points behind group leaders Egypt after three rounds of matches in the qualifying tournament with only the overall group winners assured automatic qualification to Gabon 2017.
“Egypt got a draw in Nigeria and I believe we can still go over there to win,” declared Ighalo, who was kept quiet by the Egyptian defence on Friday for the duration of the game.
“It was disappointing that we did not concentrate till the last minute and that they didn’t give us the fair play, but we can still win on Tuesday.”
Goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi said the target remains a win in Egypt.
“We need the three points in Egypt. It will be a tough task, but we are very capable,” said the South Africa-based shot stopper.
“We will fight to get the victory in Egypt,” added defiant Gent forward Moses Simon, who started the game on Friday ahead of Chelsea loanee Victor Moses.
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