Seven-time Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) champions, Enyimba International FC will host Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries FC in one of the Matchday 13 fixtures of the Nigerian top league which will be decided at the UJ Esuene Stadium on Saturday (today) in Calabar.
The hosts are coming into this game on the back of a 3-1 away defeat to Kano Pillars in their last league outing while the visitors eked out the maximum points with a 1-0 triumph over Remo Stars in their last league match played at the Soccer Temple, Agege Stadium in Lagos.
Having played out a goalless draw in their previous meetings in the league last season both teams will be looking forward to putting an end to their unfashionable outing hence an outright victory will be their topmost priority as they go into this encounter.
With 11 games played so far in the league, the Peoples Elephant currently sit in 14th place on the NPFL table with 14 points. The Olukoya Boys are occupying the 5th spot on the log with 19 points from 10 matches. A win for Fidelis Ilechukwu's men will brighten their chances of finishing the first stanza of the league in a better position.
Team news
Ilechukwu has decided to stick with the bulk of the squad that prosecuted the game against Remo Stars. Folarin Abayomi and Ospino Egbe are the two goalkeepers picked for the big game.
The full squad include Abisoye Olawale, Tchato Giscard, Candy Agbane, Adebayo Waheed, Okorom Stanley, Akanni Elijah, Isah Akor, Ifeanyi Abara, Julius Emiloju, Bashiru Monsuru, Opara Austine, Shola Brossa, Onuwa Chukwuka, Olatunbosun Sikiru, Adegboyega Adekunle, Odey Stephen.
Enyimba coach, Gbenga Ogunbote will be relying on his experienced squad to get the desired result against an inform and mobile MFM FC.
Afelokhai Theophilus, Dare Ojo, Akas Chima, Kester Kelly, Anaemena Ifeanyi, Gbadegbo Samson Mfon Udoh, Chukwude Stephen,Ibrahim Mustapha, Ikechukwu Ibenegbu Dimgba Stanley, Fatau Dauda, Oladuntoye Isaika, Okpako Solomon, Andrew Abalogu, Olufemi Oladapo, Joseph Osadiaye and Ismaila Gata are expected to make the matchday squad for the Aba giants.
Players’ viewpoint
MFM FC’s Stephen Odey who is currently leading the league scorer chat with seven goals has this to say. “We are well motivated and ready for the test against Enyimba FC. Our technical department have done their part to ensure we get a victory over our opponent but we only need to take that to the pitch and finish the job.”
Enyimba striker Stephen Chukwude says the hosts must be at their best to be victorious against the Lagos-based team. “We must be at our best to beat MFM because they are also in the top flight and they must be respected. We will approach the weekend tie with all seriousness and we shall be going for the three points.”
Form Guide (last 4 NPFL games)
MFM FC (LWLW)
Enyimba (LLDL)
Previous meetings (Head-to-head) in two NPFL matches
MFM FC 0-0 Enyimba Int'l FC
Enyimba Int'l FC 0-0 MFM FC
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