Good Morning!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s Derby Day in Abia\u2014and this one feels a little different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We take on our state rivals Abia Warriors, a team that until recently was content with mid-table obscurity, but now walks with a spring in its step, dreaming of glory. Credit to them, they’ve dared to dream. But if we\u2019re being honest, it\u2019s a bit unsettling watching them evolve while we seem stuck in a loop of highs and lows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When you look at the structure, it almost feels like they hired the experts and we hired the apprentices. Their path seems clearer, more determined. Ours? Still a work-in-progress\u2014or maybe a drama series with too many plot twists. Yet, even with all that, there\u2019s still this unshakable feeling that we\u2019re the bigger club. History, pedigree, fan base\u2014we carry more weight. That\u2019s why this fixture is not just another league match. It\u2019s a battle for pride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Strangely, it\u2019s not us in the better position pushing for a continental spot. It\u2019s them. And that stings. But football is full of twists, and this derby could be our spark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Under Imama Amapakabo, Abia Warriors have quietly become a tough side. Adejoh Ojonugwa brings fire in midfield, while their attacking trio\u2014Sunday Megwo, Paul Samson, and Antoine \u201cAnthony Ijoma\u201d De Souza\u2014is enough to give any defense a sleepless night. Our backline must be alert, organized, and aggressive. Chikamso will need a solid partner, and Ani Ozoemena has to be sharp and ready from minute one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Unfortunately, we\u2019re still without three key players due to injury, but let\u2019s hope those who are back bring their A-game. There\u2019s no room for passengers today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now, here’s the real twist: if we believe we can win the President Federation Cup\u2014just five games away\u2014then maybe, just maybe, this match isn’t do-or-die. After all, Abia Warriors aren\u2019t in the competition, and this might be their only shot at a continental ticket. But we\u2019re Enyimba. We don\u2019t throw games away. Not to rivals. Not ever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It would be a shame to lose today and then fall short in the cup too. A good Enyimba season must have a continental finish. We can still make that happen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kickoff is 5:30pm. Fingers crossed the floodlights don\u2019t let us down\u2026 again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Back tomorrow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
‘EnyimbaEnyi<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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