Beveren fought from a goal down to win the game 5-1. And the winger has insisted that his team were worth the three points.

Ismaheel Taofeeq lasted the full duration and was exciting at the flank.

“Lierse were a complicated opponent,” he told reporters. “But we remained calm and I think we deserved the win.

“We came out with a very good attitude. We knew it was important to get victory.”

Ismaheel Taofeeq who is on loan from Lorient has provided three assists from nine league games this season.

“I feel better with each game, but I know what I can offer and I’m aware that I can still make improvements. Let me say that I’m only at 60 per cent…”

“Now we have two tough games coming up, but I’m hopeful. We are working as a team and everyone is giving their all.”

Challenger Pro League table toppers, Beveren have 27 points from 13 games.

The Olympic Eagles drew 1-1 with Tanzania in the first leg encounter at Benjamin Mpaka Stadium and will hope to zoom to next round of qualification for U23 Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday.

Taofeeq who has been a nightmare to defenders in the Belgian Challenger Pro League this season believes the team has what it takes to overcome their Tanzanian opponent.

The Oyo born forward made this disclosure in a chat with the Media from his base in Belgium on Friday afternoon.

“I believe the Olympic Eagles would get the job done and dusted in Ibadan,” Ishmael Taofeeq said.

“There are good players in the team who are capable of ensuring that Nigerians have something to cheer on Saturday.

“The likes of Nathaniel Nwosu, Success Makanjuola and Ibrahim Sunusi are players I know very well. So the team shouldn’t have problem winning the game,” he added.

Lorient owned Ishmael Taofeeq has already racked up three assists for SK Beveren this season.