FC IFEANYI Ubah head coach, Rafael Everton believes that his team are very motivated to get all three points against Rangers in today's Oriental Derby tie.
“Its a big match, Rangers are a very good team, and I love when my team plays big teams. Today is a direct confrontation, at this point we are just 8 points from them, so a win puts us back into the title race and that’s where we want to be.”
The Brazilian tactician went on to declare that his team will be ready to counter the Rangers attack line and midfield.
“I have watched a lot of Rangers videos and they are a formidable side. They are very good on the counter attack, and their wingers are very fast. However, we have prepared well for the game and we will counter them and be aggressive too because we are playing at home”
Everton also confirmed that 4 FCIU players, Gata, Elu, Alberico and Ezenwa are back and will feature in the match.
‘These are very important players and am happy to have them back. These are four exceptional players and they return with their morals up, especially Gata and Ezenwa who were impressive during the NPFL All Stars Tour of Spain. They will definitely play a big role today.”
Also speaking ahead of Wednesday’s Oriental derby is goalkeeper Ikechukwu Ezenwa.
Ezenwa who is returning to the side after missing the 2-0 away defeat to Plateau United because he was away with the NPFL All Star team believes that FC Ifeanyi Ubah are mentally ready for the game and will cone out victorious.
“It will be a big chance for us to close the gap between Rangers and us, the boys know what is at stake, and we are fully focused, we will fight hard and we will get the victory.”
