Black Satellites of Ghana coach Orlando Wellington says Nigeria is the biggest threat to their title ambitions but will not give up their title without a fight.

“They (Nigeria) do not fear us, neither do we fear them. But we respect them, we respect their pedigree at this level and we respect what they have achieved at this level,” Wellington said.

Meanwhile the Black Satellites, who are also the reigning Under-20 world champions will be without four of their key players including Marseille midfielder Jordan Ayew, who was not released by the French club.

With Italy-based striker Richmond Boakye Yiadom, midfielder Enoch Ebo Andoh as well as the Hearts of Oak duo of Karim Alhassan and Mahatma Otoo in the Black Satellites squad, they will be a tough side to beat.

Nigeria on the other hand have nine of the players who reached the Under-17 World Cup final two years ago in their squad which should make them a formidable side.

Ramon Azeez Stanley Okoro and key player Ahmed Musa of Dutch side Venlo should be able to help the Flying Eagles finish among the four semi-finalists to represent Africa at the Under-20 World Cup.