FC Ifeanyi Ubah head coach Rafael Everton believed that his team has what it takes to win the Nigeria Professional Football League this season.
Rafael Everton who was speaking ahead of Sunday’s NPFL match day 33 clash between FC Ifeanyi Ubah and Wikki Tourists at the Ifeanyi Ubah Intl Stadium, was optimistic that his side can get all three points tomorrow.
‘We are capable of winning the league. And the team is motivated towards that. From the day I came to this club, I spoke to my players and told them that I came to Nigeria to win tittles and we all, the players and I are working towards that. A win tomorrow will definitely takes us closer to that objective, after that we will take it a game at a time.’
When asked he and his coaching staff has put up a special tactics for the match, the Brazilian tactician replied by simply saying that the team will focus on its strength.
‘We are not going to prepare any special tactics, yes we know they have the highest goal scorer of the league but we will play on our strengths. So far we have been great at home all season long, scoring a lot of goals and not losing at home. That’s how we want to go into tomorrow’s match.’
Everton went on to call on the fans to come all out and support the team on Sundays.
‘As usually we urge them to come out massively to support us, we want to them to be the 12th man. We are grateful for all they have been doing and we will try all our best to put a smile on their face’
Also speaking ahead of Sunday’s big match is skipper Elu Wilson. Wilson believes that the recent run of form will help the team in securing the result tomorrow.
‘The mood in camp is great. After back to back wins, we are entering tomorrow’s game with that feeling that we can match up with any side.’
Elu also said that the team is excited at the prospect of winning the league and that they believe they can do it.
‘ We have been talking about it, and how possible it is to be champions. We believe we can do it and we will take it a game at a time starting from tomorrow. A win tomorrow will take us closer to the tittle and we are focused on achieving that.’
Team News:
There are no injury worries ahead of tomorrow’s match and all players are fit including goal keeper Ikechukwu Ezenwa. The Nigerian International has fully recovered from illness that prevented him from playing the last match against Warri Wolves.
Match facts
The Anambra Warriors will hope to continue their wonderful home run which has seen them remain unbeaten this season at the Ifeanyi Ubah Stadium.
Wikki Tourists are the only team to have inflicted a home loss to FC Ifeanyi Ubah since the Anambra Warriors returned to the NPFL, however the match was played in Oba as the Ifeanyi Ubah Stadium was undergoing repairs.
Form Guide:
FCIU: WWLWD
Warri Wolves 0-1 FCIU
FCIU 2-0 Rangers Intl
Plateau Utd 2-0 FCIU
FCIU 2-1 Kano Pillars
Heartland 0-0 FCIU
Wikki Tourists: WLWDD
Wikki 2-1 MFM
Akwa United 3-0 Wikki
Wikki 2-0 Abia Warriors
Niger Tornadoes 1-1 Wikki Tourists
Warri Wolves 1-1 Wikki Tourists
Don't forget that Fc Ifeanyi Ubah Jerseys and souvenirs are still available for sales, you can get it at the club house. 21 Nnobi Road, before Nkwo Roundabout, Nnewi. Its also available at matchdays inside the stadium.
Rafael Everton who was speaking ahead of Sunday’s NPFL match day 33 clash between FC Ifeanyi Ubah and Wikki Tourists at the Ifeanyi Ubah Intl Stadium, was optimistic that his side can get all three points tomorrow.
‘We are capable of winning the league. And the team is motivated towards that. From the day I came to this club, I spoke to my players and told them that I came to Nigeria to win tittles and we all, the players and I are working towards that. A win tomorrow will definitely takes us closer to that objective, after that we will take it a game at a time.’
When asked he and his coaching staff has put up a special tactics for the match, the Brazilian tactician replied by simply saying that the team will focus on its strength.
‘We are not going to prepare any special tactics, yes we know they have the highest goal scorer of the league but we will play on our strengths. So far we have been great at home all season long, scoring a lot of goals and not losing at home. That’s how we want to go into tomorrow’s match.’
Everton went on to call on the fans to come all out and support the team on Sundays.
‘As usually we urge them to come out massively to support us, we want to them to be the 12th man. We are grateful for all they have been doing and we will try all our best to put a smile on their face’
Also speaking ahead of Sunday’s big match is skipper Elu Wilson. Wilson believes that the recent run of form will help the team in securing the result tomorrow.
‘The mood in camp is great. After back to back wins, we are entering tomorrow’s game with that feeling that we can match up with any side.’
Elu also said that the team is excited at the prospect of winning the league and that they believe they can do it.
‘ We have been talking about it, and how possible it is to be champions. We believe we can do it and we will take it a game at a time starting from tomorrow. A win tomorrow will take us closer to the tittle and we are focused on achieving that.’
Team News:
There are no injury worries ahead of tomorrow’s match and all players are fit including goal keeper Ikechukwu Ezenwa. The Nigerian International has fully recovered from illness that prevented him from playing the last match against Warri Wolves.
Match facts
The Anambra Warriors will hope to continue their wonderful home run which has seen them remain unbeaten this season at the Ifeanyi Ubah Stadium.
Wikki Tourists are the only team to have inflicted a home loss to FC Ifeanyi Ubah since the Anambra Warriors returned to the NPFL, however the match was played in Oba as the Ifeanyi Ubah Stadium was undergoing repairs.
Form Guide:
FCIU: WWLWD
Warri Wolves 0-1 FCIU
FCIU 2-0 Rangers Intl
Plateau Utd 2-0 FCIU
FCIU 2-1 Kano Pillars
Heartland 0-0 FCIU
Wikki Tourists: WLWDD
Wikki 2-1 MFM
Akwa United 3-0 Wikki
Wikki 2-0 Abia Warriors
Niger Tornadoes 1-1 Wikki Tourists
Warri Wolves 1-1 Wikki Tourists
Don't forget that Fc Ifeanyi Ubah Jerseys and souvenirs are still available for sales, you can get it at the club house. 21 Nnobi Road, before Nkwo Roundabout, Nnewi. Its also available at matchdays inside the stadium.
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