Okpotu promises smooth sail against Morocco

By Daily Sports on February 4, 2018

Home Eagles striker Anthony Okpotu is confident Nigeria will win Sunday’s African Nations Championship (CHAN) final against hosts Morocco.

Okpotu who has scored twice so far in five starts for the Home Eagles dispelled the notion that the final will be the toughest for the Nigerian team who have recorded four wins and a draw en route the finals.

“We have come this far and we will remain positive about winning,” the Lobi Stars striker told journalists in Casablanca on Saturday.

“It’s going to be easy,” Okpotu replied when asked if the game against Morocco will be his toughest.

“The Moroccan defenders haven’t played against me yet.”

Okpotu admitted that the Home Eagles must be clinical to to outscore the hosts.

“It’s a game that we must be cautious in and take our chances to win.”

•Photo shows Anthony Okpotu

 

Source Daily Sports

Posted February 4, 2018


 

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