Collins: Tunisia Clash Just Like Every Other Match

SC Paderborn 07 left full-back, Jamilu Collins says Super Eagles stars are poised to approach Sunday's second-round tie against Tunisia with the same winning mentality which saw Nigeria fly above its group D opponents.

Collins hinged his beliefs on the player's readiness and the hunger pangs to win the trophy after Nigeria settled for bronze at the last edition in Egypt. He maintained that the team is focused on getting the job done against Tunisia when both countries clash on Sunday.

He stressed that the team is not unaware of the threats from the North African given their pedigree in African football, but assured that the Super Eagles won't leave anything to chances against the Magrebs.

The defensive stalwarts maintained that the success of the group stage is behind the team now, adding that the players now see upcoming matches as Cup finals.

" We are happy to have made smooth progress in the knockout stage of the competition, but we have put that behind us because what matters now is getting the right result in the next rounds.

" The approach towards our upcoming matches won't be different at all, but we will take each game as it comes