Semi Ajayi is optimistic about Nigeria’s chances going beyond round of 16 at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire.

The Center back said the team will approach the knockout phase with different mentality.

After qualifying from Group A, standing in the way of the Jose Peseiro’s men is a familiar foe, the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon.

Cameroon are currently not at their best, but the rivalry between both sides makes it a dangerous game.

“We can’t give up, we are fighting for our country. The aim is to win the tournament and we can only achieve that by beating others,” Ajayi said.

“We know how important the knock stages are, we can’t joke with it. We need to be ready to fight for everything.”

The Super Eagles have laboured for goals, despite parading arguably the best attacking talents.

With the team scheduled to face Cameroon on Saturday, Ajayi is confident, the goals will come.

“It is coming, you can see from the number of chances we created in the final third.

“We getting closer and closer. Once things click, we’ll start adding goals to our game,” He concluded.