John Shaibu claims Bayelsa United can defeat CS Sfaxien to boost their chances of qualifying for the play-off round of the Caf Confederation Cup.
The Nigeria National League side secured a 4-2 win over Guinea’s AS Ashanti Golden Boys in the first round to set up a date with the Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 giants.
Depreye Tebowe’s men host the first leg at the Yenagoa Township Stadium before heading to the Stade Taieb Mhiri Sfax for the reverse fixture.
Notwithstanding the Juventus of the Arabs’ intimidating achievements in Africa – that saw them lift the Confederation Cup on three occasions – the former Sunshine Stars and Abia Warriors goalkeeper is bullish about his team’s chances.