Uganda Under 20 head coach, Morley Byekwaso Ochama says he has respect for the Flying Eagles of Nigeria but believes his side has a good chance of beating their opponent.
The Hippos will confront the Flying Eagles in a Group B game of the men’s football event at the 13th African Games in Accra, Thursday, (today).
Ladan Bosso’s Flying Eagles head into the game as the favourites but Ochama insisted that his side have what it takes to beat the Flying Eagles.
“We have had good preparations since we entered camp, had practice games in Ethiopia and I believe the players are ready for this tournament,” he was quoted by Kawowo Sports.
“We respect Nigeria as a superpower of African football but we don’t fear them. We played against them at AFCON U20 last year and I believe the team has improved a lot since then, so I believe we have what it takes to beat them here.”
The Flying Eagles finished second at the last edition of the African Games in Morocco.
Nigeria last won a gold medal in the men’s football event in 1973.