By Taofeek
Babalola
Abia
Warriors Football Club of Umuahia manager, Rafael Everton has revealed that his
team is well prepared to face Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) Football Club
of Lagos in one of the opening games of the 2017/18 Nigeria Professional
Football League(NPFL) which starts on January 14.
The
Brazilian tactician while reacting to the match day one fixture described the
encounter as exciting as both teams play attractive football.
The former
FC IfeanyiUbah gaffer said he has watched the MFM in many of their pre-season
friendlies, noted that that the Lagos based side is good and should not be
treated with kids gloves.
"I
respect MFM as a team. I have watched many of their Pre-season friendlies
including their game against Nigeria's CHAN Super Eagles last Sunday in Kano
and I think they have a good team made up of young, talented players and
pioneered by a good coach as well, my brother", Fidelis (Ilechukwu) who I
also respect," Everton said.
According to
him, his team is aware that the first match of the season is usually very
difficult, pointing out that as a continental bound team, MFM will try to prove
a point in Umuahia but insisted that Abia Warriors getting all the available
three points at home will be pivotal.
"Getting
all the three points in the first match is always important and we will work
hard to ensure we beat MFM in Umuahia," he added.
On his
overall target this season, the former Fluminense of Brazil playmaker, said he
would like to qualify the team for the continental next season, revealing that
with the quality of players and management at his disposal, he has no doubt the
target would be met.
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