Akwa United goalkeeper, Bassey Akpan has said his side will not disappoint against the Congolese opponents, Vita Club Mokanda.
The Promise Keepers will be the guests of the Central African side in Saturday’s Caf Confederation Cup first leg preliminary round clash at the Stade Municipal de Pointe-Noire.
Akpan said his side are determined to achieve a decent result in Congo that will make the reverse fixture clash in Nigeria a lot easier.
“We have been waiting for this opportunity to play in the continent and here we are deep into it we will not disappoint Nigerians.
“I think we are ready for the weekend clash against the Congolese side, Vita Club Mokanda in Congo.
“We played the NPFL Super 4 tournament in Kaduna and Uyo as preparations for the continental clash.
“We performed very well in the tournament so we hope to recreate the sterling performance starting with the clash on Saturday.
“I know the encounter will not be an easy one, the opponents are quite a good side but I know we just have to be strong to achieve our dream.
“Continental assignment is quite different from what obtains in the domestic scene but once we show character and strength we will certainly conquer even the most difficult task.
“Nigerians should be rest assured that we will not disappoint them but we need incessant prayers to overcome the hurdle,” said the former Abia Warriors shot stopper to supersport.com.
The Federation Cup and NPFL Super 4 winners departed the nation’s shores on Wednesday to the match venue in Pointe-Noire, Republic of Congo.
The reverse fixture is hopefully to hold in fortnight at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium (Nest of Champions) in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state.