Enyimba assistant coach Okechukwu Ejeh says the nine-time champions are determined to end their winless start when they visit Kano Pillars in the Nigeria Premier Football League on Sunday.
Emmanuel Deutsch’s side will meet Kano Pillars in an NPFL Matchday 6 fixture at the Sani Abacha Stadium, with Enyimba seeking their first points of the campaign.
The Aba-based club have lost all four of their league matches so far and, despite having a game in hand, are bottom of the NPFL table.
Ejeh insists the team have travelled to Kano with victory as their sole objective and believes they are ready in every area ahead of the match.
“We are not here for a tea party; we are here for serious business. We are here to get the three points,” Ejeh told the club’s media.
“We are mentally ready, physically ready and tactically ready for this game. Believe me, we are optimistic that we are not leaving this ancient city empty-handed.”
The assistant coach’s confidence comes after a difficult opening to the season, which included a defeat by Inter Lagos. He remains convinced Enyimba can respond against Kano Pillars and begin moving up the standings.
Enyimba retain continental ambition
Although Enyimba’s early results have left them at the foot of the table, Ejeh says the club’s wider objective has not changed.
The People’s Elephant are still targeting a top-three finish and qualification for continental football at the end of the campaign.
“Our vision remains to play on the continent. We are not too worried about our position for now. We will get the continental ticket,” he added.