Hull Metropolis of England defender, Semi Ajayi has disclosed that he shall be all out to assist Nigeria keep a clear sheet throughout Saturday’s quarter-final conflict with Algeria on the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Sports247 gathered.
Ajayi was glad that the Eagles’ defence was capable of get their first clear sheet of the match in Monday’s 4-0 spanking of Mozambique within the spherical of 16 and needs one other one to rapidly observe.
He famous that it was made potential by eager understanding he has gained with Fulham centre again, Calvin Bassey, however admitted they nonetheless should maintain bettering with every passing sport.
The 32-year-old Ajayi, who beforehand performed for Arsenal, Charlton Athletic, Rotherham United and West Bromwich Albion of England, added that his largest goal in Saturday’s conflict with Algeria is to make sure that the Eagles don’t concede any purpose.
Ajayi, who scored his second Eagles’ purpose of their 2-1 win over Tanzania and obtained his 51st cap in Monday’s sport, additionally acknowledged that protecting a clear sheet will assist Nigeria beat the crew that defeated them within the AFCON 2019 semi-finals.
“As a defender, we at all times satisfaction ourselves on clear sheets. So, the truth that we had been capable of get one was actually good.
“However, there are nonetheless issues we have to enhance on. Fortunately, the crew is bettering sport by sport, and we’re trying ahead to bettering once more for the following sport.
“Each sport has obtained tougher because the stakes get increased. The focus must be increased, as a result of every sport progressively has been tougher,” Ajayi acknowledged.
Sports247 reviews additional {that a} clear sheet versus Algeria on Saturday would increase Nigeria’s statistics at AFCON 2025, the place the Eagles are the very best scoring facet with 12 targets, however they let in 4 earlier than protecting out Mozambique.
