As Bendel Insurance prepares to host Ikorodu City FC on Thursday in an NPFL matchday 26 fixture at the Samuel Ogbemudia stadium, Standing Captain of the team, Meyiwa Oritsewinyemi has expressed confidence in his team’s ability to continue their positive form at home.
The winger, who spoke with real understanding of the importance of a win against Ikorodu City at home, revealed the impact of the reverse fixture some months back, where they were beaten 3-0 at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena.
Meyiwa, who spoke in an exclusive interview with platinumnewsng.com writer, Sharon Ekhiwere, highlighted that his team has the right spirit and motivation to face Ikorodu City, who, after their victory over Insurance in the first leg, has been in very good form; he also called on fans and supporters to come to cheer them up to victory.
“We’re grateful to God for where we are at the moment. We currently do not have any new injury situations. We are doing well, we are very confident, the spirit at the camp is high and the motivation is there for us and we’re looking forward to tomorrow’s game“
“We will give our maximum best on the field tomorrow and we hope for the best. We know how important this game is to us, and we’re determined to give our best to ensure we get maximum points. I’m also calling on our fans to come out massively to support us as we hope for a victorious encounter”
Ikorodu City is currently occupying 7th on the NPFL standings with 38 points from 25 matches, while Bendel Insurance is 11th with 35 points. The match will officially kick off at 5:30PM Nigerian time.