Dream Team Star Junior Ajayi Thanks Nigerian Fans For Their Support

CS Sfaxien marksman Junior Ajayi has thanked Nigerians for their show of solidarity with the Dream Team during the Africa U-23 Cup of Nations.

Ahead of the final against the Algerians on Saturday, the 19 - year - old says he was confident that the Nigeria U23s will defeat the North Africans after seeing off a determined Senegal in the semifinal.

“We had so much confidence in ourselves after beating the host team ( Senegal ) and we knew we can go all the way to win the trophy, ” Junior Ajayi said to allnigeriasoccer.com.

“And the support of our Nigerian fans made it more easy for us. ”

Ajayi was arguably the star performer in the Dream Team setup prior to the Africa U-23 Cup of Nations, but managed only two goals throughout the duration of the tournament, with both goals scored against Mali in the group phase.

The youngster departed Senegal on Sunday morning and should be in Sfax this night.