Former Nigerian International Brown Ideye has advised the players of the Super Eagles not to be scared when they face the Elephant of Ivory Coast on Sunday.
While speaking to BBC Sports Africa, Ideye admitted that everywhere will be full of orange on Sunday but encouraged the Nigerian side not to be deterred.
” “The final will be different but the players must be calm.
“There will be orange everywhere at the stadium.
The Super Eagles must not be scared. It will be difficult but these players have shown they understand what is at stake”, he said.
Two-time champions Ivory Coast will become the first host nation to play in the final of their own tournament since Egypt in 2006.
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