By Daily Sports on July 3, 2017

Kelly Kester admits to Enyimba being under pressure to 'perform and keep up to standard' as they eye continuity in their upsurge in the Nigeria Professional Football League.

After enduring a below-par outing in the first round of the ongoing topflight campaign, an away win against Remo Stars immediately after the restart of the league kick-started an upturn in the performance of Gbenga Ogunbote's men.

And they have since garnered four wins, a draw and two losses from seven games which have propelled them to third place, a spot higher than rivals and Sunday's opponent, Akwa United.

The midfielder says they are constantly under pressure to keep up with their impressive performance with the aim to lift the top gong still intact.

"We started the second round with a target and that was to win the league and by the grace of God we are still on course and yes, there's a little bit of pressure but, it is the pressure to perform and to keep up the standard we've set in the second round. Because we didn't really start the season very well but started the second round on a high and hopefully we can continue," Kester told Goal."

So the pressure on us is to keep performing well.

"Enyimba face fourth-placed Akwa United at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium without the services of Kester - serving the second of a three-match suspension for a straight red card against Abia Warriors.

The former Sharks man believes they are going to Uyo to continue their dominance while banking on the arrays of midfield talents in their ranks to challenge the Promise Keepers.

"I think it is going to be a very difficult game for both teams because both teams are really doing well at the moment but hopefully we come out with a positive result," he said

•Photo shows Kelly Kester.

Source Daily Sports

Posted July 3, 2017

Mkhitaryan out for six weeks with broken foot...

Lokosa thrilled to receive N3.8m, trophy as NPFL...

Man Utd showed ‘big heart and soul’ in...

Tennis: Djokovic gives up on Federer’s record

‘I Feel Safe With Ndidi Behind Me’ —...

Barcelona puts women's team in economy while men...