Guinea-Bissau are paired alongside Nigeria, Egypt, and Sudan in Group D of the AFCON 2021 in Cameroon
Defender Fernandy Mendy believes his country Guinea-Bissau can upset Group D heavyweights Super Eagles when both teams clash
Guinea-Bissau will be making their third appearance at the AFCON after their debut at the 2017 edition

Guinea Bissau defender Fernandy Mendy is feeling confident about his team’s chances when the Djurtus take on the Super Eagles of Nigeria at the group stage of the 2021 African Cup of Nations holding in Cameroon.

AFCON 2021: We are not scared of the Super Eagles boasts Guinea Bissau defender — Mendy, who was born in Senegal was first called up to the Guinea-Bissau national team in March last year. Photo by Mark Scates
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Guinea Bissau has been grouped alongside Egypt, Sudan, and Nigeria ahead of the Mundial with many tipping the Pharaohs of Egypt and the Super Eagles to scale through to the next round ahead of Guinea Bissau and Sudan.

However Complete Sports reports Fernandy Mendy who plays for Scottish League One club Alloa Athletic is feeling upbeat about his team’s chances against the two heavyweights.

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The 27-year old stated that a win against Sudan in their first group game will give Guinea-Bissau the confidence needed to face the Eagles and Egypt with the possibility of a positive result.

“Everyone knows we have a very tough group and we have Sudan in the first game.”

“If we can win that game, then it will give everyone the confidence to try to do something against the biggest teams.

“Nothing is impossible in the tournament, anything can happen in football and we all believe we can do something good,” Mendy said.

Guinea Bissau will battle the Super Eagles in their third and final group game on January 19 after confronting Sudan and Egypt respectively.

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Earlier Sportsbrief reported Former Nigerian international Finidi George has warned the Super Eagles to be wary of Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah when they face Egypt in the AFCON 2021 opener.

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Drawn in Group D alongside Egypt, Guinea-Bissau and Gambia, the Super Eagles begin their quest for a fourth continental title when the take on the Pharaohs on January 11.

According to Finidi, the Nigerian team could emerge victorious from their opening fixture if they keep Salah at bay, or if they can ensure the player gets a bad day.

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