Hostility returns in the Nigeria's ancient competition, the Federations Cup as Osun Utd battle Nigeria National League side Katsina Utd in one of the Round 64 fixtures slated for tomorrow in Abuja.
Omoluabi Giants who hit the Federal Capital Territory with twenty 20 players and some officials are in right frame of mind to unlock tactical and physical obstacles as they eye a slot in the next round.
It was a similar fixture in September 2018 when Abdullahi Biffo led Katsina Utd dump out Duke Udi's Osun United, courtesy of Dominic Abah's late strike as 'Changi Boys' progressed to group stage.
In a swift reaction, after the light training at the match venue under the intense weather conditions, Osun Utd gaffer, Seye Ajayi is optimistic of turning in victory tomorrow.
"It's a different ball game tomorrow, I have prepared this side and they can challenge any teams in Nigeria, we as a team fear no foes.
"Psychologically, we are fit and ready for the duel, we are motivated. Many thanks to our sports loving governor who has been supporting us tremendously in every way, we pray he continues to support us as Osun Utd returns to where it belongs in no distant time." Coach Seye Ajayi, a former 3SC goal machine affirmed.
"You are known as 'Giant Killers' in the Federations Cup. Historically, you have done it before, therefore, go and reclaim your status, we are on ground to cheer you to victory, we are fully committed to your success. With the level of your preparation and dedication, you will move mountains". Those are the words of Osun FA supremo, Otunba Rasaq lshola Mustapha RIM., who's represented in Abuja by a board member, Shola Fayoyinwa.
Believe And Achieve side who agonisingly lost 5-4 via penalties to Sunshine Stars last time out in lkenne, after a barren scoreline at regulation time will lock horns with impressive Katsina Utd at Area 3 pitch tomorrow by 2pm as the winner of the tie progresses to Round 32.