Nigeria Professional Football League

MFM v Wikki Tourist: Fidelis Ilechukwu eager to snap winless run

By: Silver Ohaeri

Despite their narrow defeat away from home to Warri Wolves last weekend in the Nigeria Football Professional League, MFM have shown so far that they are here to stay and have a fortress in their Agege Township Stadium.

This will be the first time MFM FC and Wikki Tourist will be meeting in any form of competition, while Speaking exclusively to sportsration. MFM Coach, Fidelis Ilechukwu has expressed his clubs desire to win their next game having gone five games without a win.

 fidelis-ilechukwu
“We are hungry for a win we’ve not won in five matches. We are fully fit, physically and mentally to win against Wikki, they’re not a bad side but we want to win,” he said.
“Kano Pillars came to our home and picked a draw, Rangers did the same here, we are going to win this time. I watched Wikki against Ranger so I know what to expect.”

He was quick to reject any chances of Wilki getting something from the tie: “It is not possible for them to pick a point because we are ready for victory.”

He further expressed his happiness at the inclusion of his players to the Under 23 Camp ahead of Rio Olympics 2016.

“I am very happy for my players, it goes to show that we have good players in our team.”

Obanor Erhum, Stanley Okonkwo and Julius Emiloju were recently invited to Siasia led Dream team camp. According to Coach Fidelis his players will be leaving to the the Under23 Camp after the game.

Wikki Tourists are currently lying in sixth position on the NPFL standings. The people’s Elephant are one of the few teams to have retained most of their players from last season.

WIth five points from five away Matches, the People’s Elephant will be keen on picking at least a point against Mountain Of Fire and  Miracle Ministries Football Club.

Team News

Musa Newman who was doubtful ahead of todays’ game due to ill health, will be starting but might not play all 90 minutes.
Wikki Tourist will be missing experience defender Emenike Onuoha who is out due to hamstring injury and Peter Ambrose who is under suspension.
Nigeria Football Professional League: MFM vs Wikki Tourist
Venue:Agege Stadium, Lagos
Time: 7Pm
Date: 15/04/2016

Subscribe
Notify of
guest

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

0 Comments
oldest
newest most voted
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments

Related Articles

Back to top button
0
Would love your thoughts, please comment.x
()
x