Kenya U-20 captain Baron Ochieng has stated he’s not afraid of Nigeria’s Flying Eagles forward of their assembly on the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.
Kenya are in Group B of the event, together with Nigeria, Tunisia, and Morocco. Many followers are calling it the “group of demise” due to the sturdy groups, however Ochieng says his group is calm and prepared.
“We have now ready effectively, and even with the powerful group, we don’t concern any group,” Ochieng stated. “Even when we had stayed in our previous group, we may nonetheless have confronted Morocco later within the event. So there’s no have to panic.”
Kenya’s assistant coach Anthony Akhulia believes their coaching camp in North Africa has given them an edge.
“It’s good we’re in the identical group as Morocco,” Akhulia advised The Star. “Coaching of their nation helps us as a result of the climate is analogous.
“What issues most is getting our techniques proper and never dropping our first match. That can enhance our possibilities.”
The U-20 AFCON will happen from 27 April to 18 Might in Egypt. Nigeria, who’ve received the competitors seven occasions, are aiming to qualify for the FIFA U-20 World Cup. The highest 4 groups from the event will get tickets to the World Cup.
Flying Eagles head coach Aliyu Zubairu has introduced a 24-man squad for the event, together with gamers from high European golf equipment like Hoffenheim and Lillestrøm SK.
Key gamers within the Nigerian squad embrace goalkeeper Ifeanyi Harcourt, captain Daniel Bameyi, midfielder Sulaiman Alabi Jojo, and ahead Kparobo Arierhi.
With a powerful group at his disposal, Coach Zubairu—previously of Gombe United—might be aiming to guide Nigeria to a different profitable U-20 AFCON and safe a World Cup spot.