NNL23 – Ekiti United head coach Kehinde Anjorin has expressed confidence over his team chances of winning their Nigeria National League (NNL) matchday 1 encounter against Lagos-based club, Madiba FC on Tuesday.
The Ado-Ekiti based club has been drawn in the B3 Southern Conference alongside Ikorodu City, FC Ebiedei and Abeokuta Stomers of Ogun state.
Anjorin, while speaking in a exclusive interview with The Athletic NG, said that he is very optimistic about his team chances of beating Madiba FC.
“We are in Lagos with the mindset of winning our first game of the season,” said Anjorin.
“Winning the first match speak’s volume towards positive achievement in the league.”
He further stated that there are no minnows in football but insisted that the team will be battle ready for Madiba FC.
“Yes, there’s no minnows in football any longer, but my team is well prepared and focused to battle Madiba.”
“I watched some of their games in the NLO Super 8 last season and I know how to deal with their tactics.”
“We equally beefed our team for the task ahead, but mind you, the coach that piloted the team (Madiba FC) to promotion is still with the club.”
Kehinde Anjorin will be expecting his lads to put up a good performance come Tuesday afternoon at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan Stadium, Lagos.