Enyimba midfielder Eze Ekwutoziam is confident the title holders will grab the maximum points at stake against Rivers United in Aba on Sunday (today).
A win against the Port Harcourt club could see Enyimba move within one point of leaders Rangers.
Matches between the two immediate past league champions are usually keenly-contested .
Rivers United defeated Enyimba 2-0 in Port Harcourt in the reverse fixture earlier in the campaign.
Ekwutozian claimed the Abia giants are physically and mentally ready to dismantle the Pride of Rivers.
“It’s a big game against Rivers United on Sunday, and we all know what is at stake,” the 22-year-old told the club’s official website.
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“We won’t allow our opponents to take the game to us. It’s a must-win game for us. Looking at the log, we know how important it is for us to win. So, we are all coming out for the win.
“This is Enyimba! Every game counts, and we are still on the mission of trying to retain our title. No hope is lost.
“We believe and we are ready. Definitely, we’re going to get all 3 points against Rivers United on Sunday.”
On his team’s readiness, he added: “The mentality towards training is great, and we’re ready to go.”
