Lions Vice-captain, Eric Maxim Choupo Moting is confident that if the lions stick together as one, they can defeat Ivory Coast in two days.

The Lions take on Ivory Coast on a day one Nations Cup qualifiers billed for September 10 at the Amadou Ahidjo Stadium.

He says the Elephants have good players who have been playing together though acknowledging the match is going to be tough.

As vice captain he has already swung into action helping young players and also talking with experienced players.

Choupo said these words of encouragement ahead of Ivory Coast.