By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Tunisia midfielder Aissa Laidouni is adamant his side can beat favourites Nigeria in their second round clash at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.
Despite being favorites to win their group, Carthage Eagles suffered to find a place in the round of 16 which they only reached as one of the best four third placed teams.
A 4-0 win over Mauritania ensured their pass, but it came between two 1-0 defeats to Mali and Gambia respectively. And the group was highlighted by the Tunisians missing three penalties, one in each game and via three different players.
Struck by many absences due to Covid-19 , it would be a tough mission for the 2004 champions, but Laidouni insists the North Africans will give their all to set a new start to their campaign.
“We all play for the team. We just focus on the competition and how to work. We don’t think of the problems. Our focus is the game, and we will do our best to win,” the player told a press conference on Saturday.
“We were not good enough against Gambia and were punished at the end. We took the lesson and will correct our mistakes and give our best. This is past now and our focus is what’s coming.
“We fear no one and comes the game you will find soldiers giving their all.”
