Felix Anyansi-Agwu, Chairman of Enyimba International Football Club of Aba, on Friday assured that his team was fully prepared for the 2016/2017 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season.
Enyimba will take on Sunshine Stars FC of Akure on January 15 in their Match Day 1 fixture of the new league season.
Anyansi-Agwu said his team would be looking towards gaining victory in the game against the Sunshine Stars.
“Our first game of the league season against Sunshine Stars is going to be a very big game. But I expect nothing less than a win for us, especially because we are beginning our campaign at home.
“Sunshine Stars have always been tough opponents, but we have a special mentality with which we approach games like this, and that is why we are Enyimba.
“However, I think what matters most is how well you have prepared for the league.
“It’s not just about the Match Day 1 game because at some point you are still going to meet the other 18 clubs in the league.
“Now we have barely a month left before the new league season begins and I think it will be an interesting one,” he said.
The Aba Elephants hold a slim head-head record against Sunshine Stars, having won twice and lost once, with three draws in the last three seasons.
Enyimba were held to a goalless draw at home, while they lost 0-2 away to Sunshine Stars in the return fixture of the 2015/2016 NPFL season.
Sunshine Stars however finished the league season in sixth place, while Enyimba ended 10th on the NPFL table.
Anthony Nlebem with agency reports
