‘We will not disappoint’ – Yema reassures Enyimba fans as he steps up for Finidi
ABA (Made In Africa Sport) – Enyimba International will play their first home match of the 2023/2024 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season on Sunday, October 15, 2023, against Akwa United FC.
The People’s Elephant will be without their head coach, Finidi George, who is away on national duty with the Super Eagles. His assistant, Olanrewaju “Yema” Yemi Daniel, will take charge of the team in his absence.
Speaking to the media ahead of the game, Yema admitted that it will not be an easy match as Akwa United are still searching for their first win of the season. However, he promised that the team will not disappoint the fans and the management of the club.
“We know Akwa United, they are hunting for points just like we too,” Yema said. “It’s not going to be an easy game, but we will not disappoint ourselves, the fans and the club. We will make sure we pick up all three points.”
Yema emphasized that the team’s philosophy remained unchanged, with their primary goal being to win, saying, “There is nothing that has changed because we are still playing the same philosophy. We are still playing the philosophy of Finidi George, the same training program, and everything we are doing. He is aware of it, and I don’t think much has changed.”
Enyimba vice-captain, Somiari Alalibo, also shared the same sentiments with his coach. He said that the match will not be easy, but that the team is focused on getting a victory.
“The match against Akwa United is not going to be an easy game because we played them in the pre-season,” Alalibo said. “We have really put in a lot of work this week after a disappointing weekend and we understand what it means to play for Enyimba and to defend the badge of the team.”
Alalibo also called on the fans to come out in their numbers to support the team.
“We are calling on our supporters to come and support us and cheer us to victory,” Alalibo said.
This will be the first league game the people’s elephant will play at the Enyimba Stadium in Aba, since being crowned NPFL champions in June.
Enyimba are currently in bottom of the NPFL table after losing 2-0 to Gombe United in thier only game of the season so far. Akwa United are in 19th place with one point from two matches.
