Ivory Coast coach Jean-Louis Gasset is assured that destiny in our arms will assist his aspect qualify for the knockout phases of the Africa Cup of Nations.
The defeat to Nigeria final time left the hosts third in Group A and whereas that could possibly be ok to safe their progress with the 4 third-best finishes additionally coming via, Gasset desires to ensure of that in opposition to Equatorial- Guinea.
The 2015 AFCON champions will play the leaders of Group A in Abidjan in the present day.
“As in all matches, we’ll assault to win. In the present day we’re third, however our future is in our arms. We all know that if we win, we’ll qualify,” Gasset instructed a information convention.
“We’ve to have faith, we’re enjoying for our viewers, you must imagine in it.”
Ivory Coast's probabilities in opposition to Equatorial Guinea have been boosted by the return from damage of Borussia Dortmund striker Sebastien Haller and Brighton winger Simon Adingra.
“We’ve confidence within the group and little by little we’re recovering huge gamers like Haller and Adingra,” mentioned Gasset.
“We knew to start with that we might do it with out Haller and Adingra. Haller's return will probably be good for the group. But when everyone seems to be speaking about Haller, I want to add Simon Adingra. Each will probably be within the group (for coaching).”
Equatorial Guinea wants only a level to substantiate their place within the final 16 after drawing in opposition to Nigeria and beating Guinea-Bissau.
“We’ve no stress; the gamers know what to do. They should run so much,” mentioned coach Juan Micha.
“We’re not certified but. We all know now we have performed two video games, now we have 4 factors, however it isn’t over but.”
