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Kanu: Ajax can beat Juventus at home

Former Ajax striker, Kanu Nwankwo has said he believes Ajax can beat Juventus and proceed to the next stage of the Champions League even though it won’t be easy.

Speaking to brila.net, Kanu who won the Champions League with the club during his playing days said it is a great achievement for the Dutch club to get to this stage in the competition. He also added that if Ajax can play the way they played against Real Madrid, they can advance to the next level.

“It’s a great achievement for them to be in this stage,” Kanu said.

“I know it will not be easy for the Old ladies.

“I think if they play the way they played against Real Madrid, they will go through into the next round,” he concluded.

Ajax played a 1-1 draw against Juventus in the first leg of the quarter-finals and will be hoping for a win in Turin.

This post was last modified on April 15, 2019 11:30 am

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