After securing their first league win of the season, Enyimba Int’l FC striker, Eze Happy Ekwutoziam says the two time CAF Champions League winners won’t be intimidated by the pedigree of Wydad AC going into their quarter final encounter in the maiden African Football League AFL, on Sunday.
Speaking to Enyimba media after their Thursday training ahead of the titanic clash which will hold at the “Nest Of Champions”, Uyo by 7pm Nigerian time, the all round attacking midfielder said the players are aware of what is expected of them.
“A lot is really expected from us, knowing how strong Wydad AC is and one of the biggest club in Africa but we are not under pressure.
“We have been working hard keeping shape and working on our strategies on how to eliminate them. A lot is expected from us not just from our fans but a whole lot of Nigerians and across West Africa and we are not going to let them down.
“We are going into the game with the right mind set to get a victory and AFL league is a big platform and being the maiden edition, it’s an opportunity for most of us and we are working had to make the best out it.
“We call on all our fans from all over the nation and Africa to come out en mass and cheer us to victory as we assure them to be at our best to get the needed result.
Also speaking on the much awaited AFL encounter, teenage sensation who delighted Enyimba fans against Akwa United in the league last Sunday, Chibueze Izuogu has wooed fans of the People’s Elephant to give them their maximum support by cheering the team to victory on Sunday.
“Am truly happy to be in the team representing this club in this very maiden edition of the AFL league.
“Am promising our darling fans that we would do our best, the mentality is very high, the confidence is also high in the camp and everyone is preparing very had to get the victory required.
“I will urge all the fans to come out en mass and support us because with you we are nothing.
Source/Enyimba Media/Samson
