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U23 Afcon: Okechukwu urges Nigeria to beat Cote d'Ivoire

Azubuike Okechukwu has called on Nigeria to Cote d'Ivoire when they meet in their opening Group B fixture at the 2019 Africa U23 Cup of Nations on Saturday.

Imama Amapakabo’s men qualified for the tournament after defeating Sudan, and a win against the Ivorians will increase their chances of securing one of the three tickets to represent Africa at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics Games.

Okechukwu, who will not play a part in the tournament after his Turkish club Istanbul Basaksehir failed to release him, is confident Nigeria can claim victory in the encounter.