Kano Pillars centre back, Chinedu Udoji has said he is quite calm ahead of top-flight front banner clash against former side, Enyimba.
The Pyramid City side are hosts of the six-time Nigerian champions in Sunday’s Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) matchday 12 clash at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano.
Udoji said the People’s Elephant are simply his whole life history but he will dutifully defend the colours and honours of the Kano outfit on Sunday.
“The clash against former side, Enyimba holds a special feeling for me, I captained, spent years as well as won trophies with Enyimba.
“Enyimba did not treat me badly, in fact without Enyimba nobody would have known Chinedu Udoji.
“However, I am now a player of Kano Pillars and will dutifully defend their colours and honours to get three points against Enyimba.
“This is one encounter that I have been keenly looking forward to in the on-going top-flight.
“People are trying to weave unnecessary interest around the match but I have refused to be swayed as I see the game as nothing special.
“If I score in the encounter I pray to be in charge of my emotion as I will not want to celebrate the goal.
“I’m calm, relax and looking forward to matchday and I pray we come out victorious.
“Of course, the clash will be tough considering the existing rivalry between the sides.
“Enyimba I know their character once they drew a match then you expect the hardest and best performance from them.
“We have done our homework well to be able to snatch the whole three points at stake,” said the Pillars’ strongman to supersport.com.
Kano Pillars are eighth on the 20-team top-flight on 14 points seven behind leaders, Plateau United with two matches at hand against Wikki Tourists and champions, Enugu Rangers.
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