MFM FC coach, Fidelis Ilechukwu, has admitted that his side's clash against Ikorodu United's in Sunday's Nigeria Professional Football League first Lagos derby after 23 years will be difficult, but insists his side can pick a point from the game.
Ilechukwu, who led his side to a massive victory over Sunshine
Stars during the week, said he's not under any kind of pressure, and that he will approach the games as they come.
He further disclosed that his first choce goalkeeper, James Ayelola will not be in goal against their city rivals, as they technical crew want the shot stopper recover from the unfortunate situation that befell him.
"It is football and anything can happen, I just want to wish the best team the best of luck..."
"We are hoping to pick something from the game."
"It is not going to be easy playing at that venue, we've been there already but we are just hoping that God and luck will see us through."
"We are not looking at anything but if at the end of the season we get continental ticket, good. The management don't set any target for me, we just approach each the game as they come."
"We are not deceived by the names people have been calling us, we are mainly mfm fc, and that's what we are. I am not the talking coach but a working one."
"James Ayelola will still be rested against Ikorodu United, not because he conceded three against Shooting Stars, but simply because we want him to rest."
"There's no perfect team on earth, we are working on it fitness level of the team and correct the impression." Ilechukwu said on a radio interview on Saturday
#LagosDerby: MFM FC Coach Says He's The Working One
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