Black Satellites head coach Abdul Karim Zito is upbeat about his side’s readiness to beat Morocco on Friday to seal qualification to the next round of the 2021 Total U-20 Africa Cup of Nations tournament.

Both teams are tied on three points after winning their opening group matches and victory for either side will see them progress to the quarter-finals of the competition.

Ghana thrashed Tanzania in the first game of Group C, while Morocco emerged victorious with a 1-0 win over Gambia.

Zito admitted both teams have similar playing styles, and his players are adequately ready to face the Moroccans.

“I think it will be an interesting game because we are coming in as Champions of West Africa B and they are champions of their zone as well. We all want to win and confirm qualification so it will be tough. But we are ready for them. Coach Zito told the press at a pre match conference.

“Football is football and we all have unique styles of play but Morocco plays quite similarly to us. I study the game based on how the opponent sets up and how they approach the game. So once I see their team tomorrow I will know how to position my team.

“It will be a very crucial match and we know winning the game will depend highly on taking our chances in the game”, he said.

The game will be played at the Stade Municipal Nouadhibou and is scheduled to kick off at 7pm Ghana time.