Niger ready for Eagles, says coach

Nifemi Daniel

Coach of the Menas of Niger, Susini Jeau, has said that his team is not scared of the Super Eagles as both teams battle on Monday at the ongoing African Nations Championship in Rwanda.

Jeau made this declaration on Sunday during his team’s pre-match press conference in Kigali.

“Super Eagles have not won the trophy before same way as the Menas, so we are not afraid of them,” he said.

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“We have equal chances likewise the other teams in the group, Tunisia and Guinea. We are here to play as a team and not to bother about other teams.

“It will be a balance game against Nigeria on Monday, it will be our first game in the competition and we want to go as far as possible here in Rwanda.”

He also confirmed the availability of all the players except one player, Kofi Dankwae, who was injured and would be missing the opening game against Nigeria.

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