Ahead of the Abia State FA Cup semifinal game between Enyimba FC and Uchecharia FC, head coach of the side, Freedom Amadi Dennis has declared that he is not scared of the People’s Elephants. Both Aba based clubs will do battle in an anticipated thrilling duel at the Enyimba Stadium on Thursday morning
Dennis said he believes in his boys and will correct mistakes from his team’s last game
“We will make sure that we will correct those mistakes that we noticed.”
Uchecharia dominated the game in the first half and had many chances but failed to bury the chances. Looking forward, Dennis speaks about expectations for the Enyimba game
“It will be a match that one needs to put himself in order. In the first place, I am not even scared because I know my players and I know my team that they are players that cannot disappoint you and I believe that meeting Enyimba will even bring out the best in them. I have a work to do to make sure my boys will correct some mistakes and make sure that the tempo of their game will increase, that is part of the work I have to do to make sure that they will not play with anxiety
Match winner for Uchecharia, Chukwuemeka Anikpe is confident of a good show against Enyimba. His brilliant goal in the 22nd minute confirmed the Aba side’s place in the semifinals of the FA Cup, their biggest achievement as a club. Anikpe has a message for their fans
“We will not let you down. We will do our best to make sure that we beat them.”
Chairman of the side, Mr Frank Chinagorom also spoke ahead of the game. The hard-working and passionate club owner reflected on the last game and said the quarterfinal victory was more difficult than his team thought but said he and his team of coaches will brainstorm to come up with a formula to match whatever Enyimba throws at them
“I will call them and ask them some questions about observations in the last game, they will say their minds and I will tell them what I observed. From there we can make corrections and be able to match Enyimba.”
The game is slated for 9am at the Enyimba International Stadium, Aba