David Duncan not under pressure, insists Kotoko have pedigree to beat El Eulma

David Duncan says he's under no pressure

David Duncan says he's not under pressure ahead of Kotoko's CAF Champions League reverse tie against El Eulma, insisting the club has the pedigree to progress.

The Porcupine Warriors have their work cut out for them ahead of the visit of the Algerian side.

The two-time African champions hold a 0-0 advantage going into the return fixture at the Baba Yara stadium.

There a sense of anxiety to exorcise an Algerian ghost following the side's defeat to JSM Bejaia two years ago.

But coach Ducan trusts the players to excel against their opponent, insisting he's very calm.

“I'm under no pressure. This isn't a new territory for me. Coaching is my job; I don't get what you mean by pressure. I live with it,” he said at Thursday's press conference

“We're cautiously optimistic that we will prevail on Sunday. I don't know how we will shape up now but we will put out a formidable team

“I expect Kotoko to progress because they've the pedigree and the players to progress.  The boys have that trump card.”