Ivory Coast’s Serge Aurier – who plays for Paris Saint-Germain at club level – believes his nation is going to progress past rivals Morocco when the two sides clash in Oyem on Tuesday as Group C reaches a thrilling conclusion.
Holders Ivory Coast were among the pre-tournament favourites, but consecutive draws against Togo and DR Congo have them on the brink of a shock exit.
Aurier nevertheless still has confidence and he is sure he will make it.
“We are calm – it is those outside the squad who are more worried.
“I would like to reassure everyone. In 2015 we started like that and ended up as champions.
“We are here and we are trying to progress from one game to the next. We will do everything to try to qualify.”
DR Congo are top of the group on four points, with Morocco one behind.
Ivory Coast have two points, with Togo on one – but all four teams can still go through or crash out on the final matchday.
