Nasarawa Amazons open their Nigeria Women Premier League (NWPL) campaign against Osun Babes on Wednesday.
The Lafia based team have strengthened their squad with Chioma Nwankwo, Ogochukwu Peace, Mercy Omokwo and Emenike Ijeoma.
Amazons are seeking to improve on last season's second place finish but head coach of the team Christopher "Kurungu" Danjuma warns, "there are too many expectations around his side."
"I am clearly very happy with the players who arrived here, but at the same time I'm convinced there are too many expectations around us," the former Super Falcons head coach told Nwfl.com.ng.
"Clearly we will try to succeed with all our strength and attempt to replicate last season, but it will be a very difficult task and we're well aware of that.”
Nasarawa Amazons open their season at the Lafia City Stadium against Osun Babes.
"It is going to be a difficult game against a team that has reinforced," Kurungu.
"We are confident that we can start the campaign on a high. We want to consolidate our position over time. It's only right the fans should dream, but those of us who work in football must be realistic.
"Last season we qualified for the final and narrowly lost to Rivers Angels. We have a great squad with players who can become champions in future.
"The squad is totally concentrated on Osun Babes, as it's important for us to start on the right foot with three points."
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