Nigeria Super Sand Eagles coach, Asamu Ejoor, is optimistic his team will qualify for the semi-finals of the 2016 Beach Soccer AFCON despite losing to Cote d'Ivoire on penalties in their match-day 2 game on Wednesday,
The Sand Eagles suffered their first loss of the tournament after going down 3-1 on penalties against the Ivorians in a very tough game.
Reacting after the game, Ejoor said his team lost due to hard luck. He expressed firm confidence that they will bounce back against Ghana.
"We were unlucky against Cote d'Ivoire," Ejoor told said
"Now Cote d'Ivoire have four points, we have three points. The group is still open and I am confident we will qualify by the grace of God. What my players need is encouragement."
Ejoor added: "We didn't believe we will lose to Cote d'Ivoire, but the fact that the two finalists will qualify for next year's World Cup in Bahamas is enough motivation for my player."
Commenting ahead of Thursday's must win game against Ghana, Ejoor stressed that the Sand Eagles' impressive record against their West African rivals will be to their advantage.
"Looking at the game against Ghana who just like Egypt, have not beaten us since 2006, with our experience, we will beat Ghana.
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