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NPFL: Enyimba FC assures supporters of victory over visiting 3SC today

Mr Olanrewaju said Eyimba Fc would give 3SC the deserving respect but play the match with focus and determination.

• February 17, 2024
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Enyimba Football Club of Aba [Photo credit: Complete Sports]

Assistant coach of Enyimba International FC, Yemi Olanrewaju, has promised the club supporters of a convincing win against visiting Shooting Stars Sports Club of Ibadan.

Enyimba will on Saturday (today) take on 3SC of Ibadan in the ongoing Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) match day 20 in Aba.

Mr Olanrewaju gave the assurance during an interview on Saturday, saying the club was well prepared to start the second stanza of the league on a good note.

He said, “We all know how good 3SC is and as a big club we are expecting a tough encounter. We are going to give them the respect they deserve as a top side by going all out and play the match with focus and determination. Beating 3SC in their home will make them to come all out for revenge but as a champion, we are not going to compromise because the maximum point is paramount.’’

The coach said that his team would take the game as it comes and do their job with nothing more of the needed victory.

Enyimba occupied third position on the NPFL log with 32 points while 3SC occupied 12 position with 23 points after 19 matches each.

(NAN)

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