Federation Cup Preview: Elu Wilson Says No Complacency against Katsina United

 FC Ifeanyi Ubah will be aiming to return to winning ways when they clash with Katsina United at the Kwara Stadium, Illorin on Wednesday. 

Ahead of the Federation Cup round of 16 match, defender Elu Wilson has expressed confidence that the team has what it takes to qualify for the next round. 
‘The Mood in Camp is good, the spirit is high, we are now five matches without defeat and we are sure to scale through.’

In the same light, coach Rafael of FC Ifeanyi Ubah has also expressed confidence going into Wednesday’s Federation Cup match.

‘Katsina are a very good side, they are toping their group in the NNL but my players are getting better too especially the new players, we always knew it was going to take a while for them to settle down but now they are there.’

‘ We all know how important this match is for the club and we will approach this match with every seriousness, our objective is to get as far as we can in this tournament and so we will put up a good performance to that effect’

Also speaking ahead of Wednesday’s clash is club chairman Chukwuma Ubah. The chairman expressed confidence in the team and backed them to get the win.
‘We are now five games without defeat, and the boys are playing better am confident we will get the win tomorrow.’

When asked on whether the players will minimize their opponents, the chairman was quick to dismiss the thoughts

‘The boys know what is at stake and how much this tournament means to the fans and management so am very confident that they will play at their best.’

Team News:

Wasiu Jimoh, Ikechukwu Ezenwa, Ismaila Gata, Isaac Loute, Adah Stephen, Tope Orelope, Okoh Emmanuel are all absent from Wednesday’s match because they are cup tied.

Captain Thompson Emmanuel and Jimoh Oni are out because of injuries. Oni sustained a knock during training last week while Thompson is rested out of precaution after feeling pain towards the end of Sunday’s match against Ikorodu United.

Maduabuchi Okereke is in the matchday squad after being rested for Sunday’s NPFL match against Ikorodu United.