Benin Republic forward, Steve Mounie has expressed confidence ahead of his team’s upcoming fixture against Nigeria.

The Cheetahs are set for a clash against three-time champions, Nigeria, at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, as they begin their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying campaign.

Mounie, speaking during a press conference on Friday, said the team’s determination to secure a positive result against the Nigerian side.

Benin Republic had previously triumphed over Nigeria 2-1 in their last encounter in Abidjan, and the team aims for a repeat performance.

“With the spirit we have in the team now, we don’t give up. We will try to fight together on the pitch, and that will be important tomorrow,” Mounie stated.

“It doesn’t matter who scores or makes the assist, the most important thing tomorrow is to get a result.”

The much-anticipated match will take place on Saturday at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, as both teams set their sights on a strong start to their AFCON qualifying journey.