Dream Team forward, Etebor Oghenekaro, has revealed that the Nigeria U-23 side are ready to battle the Black Meteors in their All African Games opening fixture.
The defending champions, Ghana will hope to beat the Samson Siasia's men after their barren draw against Senegal in their opening fixture.
Etebor admitted that the Black Meteors are a very strong side but insisted that they are tactically and psychologically ready to subdue their west African neighbours on Wednesday.
Coach Samson Siasia’s team will kick start their campaign in the tournament against defending champions Ghana after their opening day opponents Egypt pulled out.
Both nations have met at this stage four times, with Nigeria claiming victories on two occasions, Ghana won once and they drew a game.
Their first meeting was an Olympic Games qualifier in July 2007 when Nigeria won 3-2.
The second meeting was the return leg in November 2007 which ended in goalless draw for Nigeria to book a place at Beijing 2008 Olympics.
They clashed again in the AAG in June 2011 which Nigeria won 3-1, while the last meeting was the return leg in July 2011 which Ghana won 2-0 to deny Nigeria qualification for 2011 AAG.
"We are fully prepared for the game, we are going for victory and by His grace, we will get the victory,” said the Warri Wolves star.
"Ghana are always tough against Nigeria, we are not bothered as we are ready for them. I am calling on Nigerians to support and pray for us wholeheartedly, we won't disappoint them."
Nigeria, who won the AAG gold in 1973 as host, will be counting on an attack led by Junior Ajayi and Turkey-based Umar Aminu after the likes of Godwin Saviour were not released by their European clubs. AfricanFootball
AAG 2015: Oghenekaro Confident Nigeria Will Beat Ghana
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