By John Egbokhan

Coach Samson Siasia insists he is not afraid to lead his charges into the lion’s den for tomorrow’s deciding African U-23 Championship qualifier against Congo in Point Noire.

Siasia

Siasia’s side hold a slim 2-1 first leg advantage over the Congolese, who will qualify for the U-23 Championship if they win 1-0. The three best teams at the eight-nation tournament in Senegal will represent the continent at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Nigeria, gold medalist at the Atlanta Games in 1996 and silver medalist in Beijing 2000 under Siasia,  did not feature at the last Olympics in London.

Speaking in an interview with nff.com, the former Super Eagles coach said “the game in Congo is one that we must do all within our power to end on a victorious note. We are not going to Congo for anything but fight for our place at the African U-23 Championship.

“I love big games and I’m not shy to say so and this is with every sense of modesty. Pointe Noire is another tough session but I look forward to it. It will not be easy even though nothing good in life comes easy but we will give it our very best shot and return from Pointe Noire with victory. Congo have to be ready for us because we are ready for them”, added Siasia.