Dike predicts a tough tie at Ikorodu

By Daily Sports on April 29, 2016

Heartland head coach, Alphonsus Dike has predicted a difficult match at newcomers and strugglers, Ikorodu United.

The Naze Millionaires will be the guests of the Oga Boys in Saturday’s Nigerian top flight matchday 14 clash at the Agege Stadium in Lagos.

Dike said the score draw at oriental neighbours and champions, Enyimba in Wednesday’s rescheduled NPFL matchday 6 clash is the morale boost his side needed to challenge for the three points at Ikorodu United.

“The 1-1 draw at Enyimba is a good result as the players played well to deserve the whole points if not little mistakes here and there in the match.

“Of course, the score draw is a huge boost for us going into the weekend match at Ikorodu United.

“I have already told the players to prepare their minds for the toughest game in the ongoing top flight at Ikorodu United.

“I’m going to emphasis on the need for them to prepare for the worst as Ikorodu United are wounded lions right now.

“I foresee the encounter at Enyimba becoming a child’s play compare with the expected difficulties at the Lagos outfit.

“Of course, we understand that no good result will come on a platter of gold at Ikorodu United without us practically sweating to our panties.

“However, we are hopeful for a good result either the whole three points or point but outright defeat is out of the calculation.

“The players are showing good understanding and we must maximise the opportunity to claim more points to improve on our rating on the log,” said the former Enugu Rangers coach to supersport.com.

Heartland are 11th on the log on 18 points from possible 39 in the 13-week old Nigerian top flight.

 •Text gotten from Supesports.com. Photo shows Heartland coach, Alphonsus Dike

Source Daily Sports

Posted April 29, 2016


 

You may also like...
Tornadoes hold Go Round to extend unbeaten streak...

Edo State League winners threatened with sanctions over...

Europa League: Austin scores twice as Saints beat...

Johanna Konta knocks out Aegon Classic

Ex-Eagles stars laud 1XBET over new football tourney...

Eagles know what is at stake – Ekong...

 

Latest News Opobo Traditional Rulers Visit Mbata, Ohanaeze Ndigbo President-General ‘I Have No Apology For Tinubu, I Will Continue To Stand And Campaign Against Him’ – Ex-APC Chieftain Vows Your Criticism Of My “Governor Of The Year” Award Is ‘Pepper Body’ – Oborevwori Replies Omo-Agege Senate appoints Orji Kalu Chairman South-East Dev’t Commission NOC creates a Safeguard commission Crystal Palace reject Tottenham's £70m bid for Guehi Tottenham defender Dragusin suffers ACL injury Chelsea gets comeback win, as they climb back into the top 4 Aribo ready to fight for EPL survival Adesanya vows to make UFC return after third straight loss We Apologize To Our Father Dr Peter Odili On Behalf Of His Children Who Have Gone Astray – Edison Ehie Aston Villa closing in on Rashford loan deal

 

Most Read Rangers International going, going . . . (55,273 views) Amaju Pinnick: A cat with nine lives (46,427 views) Second Term: Amaju Pinnick, Other NFF Heavyweights Home to Roost •How Pinnick Broke the Jinx (44,458 views) Missing $150,000 IAAF Grant: Solomon Dalung’s Hide and Seek game (44,101 views) Sports Development: Zenith Bank on the zenith (44,053 views) Current issues in Nigerian sports: Matters arising (44,042 views) Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje’s solid footprints, commitment to sports development in Kano State (43,851 views) NFF Presidency: Pinnick, Maigari, Ogunjobi, Okoye in Battle for Supremacy (43,414 views) Olopade, BET9A wave of revolution in NNL (42,504 views) Commonwealth Games 2018: Shame of Muhammadu Buhari, Solomon Dalung (41,153 views) Ibrahimovic’s Man U exit: Whose decision is it? And in whose interest? (39,592 views) John Mikel Obi: Segun Odegbami’s Outrageous Call! (39,023 views)

 

Phone numbers

Tel: +234(0)8066020976
+234(0)8055068145
+234(0)7013416146
+234(0)8094272884

Email addresses

info@dailysportsng.com
support@dailysportsng.com
publisher@dailysportsng.com

Office address

No 3, Adetoun Close, Off College Road, Ogba, Ikeja Lagos.
Website: www.dailysportsng.com

Social Media