Egypt U-20 head coach Mahmoud Gaber has disclosed his team’s readiness ahead of the of the must win game against the the Flying Eagles of Nigeria. Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
While the host, Egypt played out a goalless against the supposed weakest team Mozambique in Sunday, Nigeria lost to Senegal by 1-0.
The outcomes in the group has thrown group more open keeping the Young Pharaohs on the edge.
Playing against seven time U-20 Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday, Egypt boss Mahmoud Gaber believes his team will win the game.
“We started working right after the Mozambique game,” Gaber said on CAF website. “Everyone is ready and we're very motivated to win.”
The Pharaohs were a delight to watch with their neat interchange of passes and marauding fullbacks joining in the attack against Mozambique but Gaber hints at some possible changes.
"It is possible that we will change the way we play against Nigeria. We watched the Nigeria-Senegal match and we prepared well for the match,” said the former Ismaily coach.
"We suffered from a low defensive block against Mozambique, and we will not suffer from this against Nigeria due to the different way of playing."
Dare Ogun