Ademola Lookman has said the Super Eagles are in buoyant mood heading into their Group B clash with hosts Cote d’Ivoire at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

The three-time African champions will do battle with the Elephants at the Alassanne Quattara Stadium, Ebimpe, Abidjan on Thursday.

The Super Eagles held Equatorial Guinea to a 1-1 draw in their first game.

Jose Peseiro’s men must avoid defeat against Cote d’Ivoire to boost their chances of scaling through the group stage.

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Lookman said the Super Eagles must approach the game with confidence.

“We are all looking forward to the game against Ivory Coast and I see no reason why we should be afraid of them,” Lookman told Completesports.com.

“They will have the crowd rooting for them, which will be good for them, but we have the experience to deal

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