Anyansi-Agwu: Enyimba have culture of winning trophies!

Ahead of Wednesday’s Charity Cup battle with Akwa United FC of Uyo at the National Stadium, Abuja, Enyimba FC chairman, Chief Felix Anyansi-Agwu has reminded all that his team has a culture of winning trophies.

The NFF Executive Committee member stated without mincing words while talking to thenff.com, that his team expects nothing less than victory in the season–opening game.

Felix Anyasi-AGU

“We have a culture of winning trophies, and that is something everyone knows and appreciates. For us, no trophy is small, and that is why we have a cabinet brimming with trophies.

“We have a special mentality with which we approach championships, and that is why we are Enyimba.”

The People’s Elephant, who won the Nigeria Professional Football League last season, go head-to-head against Federation Cup winners Akwa United FC at the nation’s main sporting arena.

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Enyimba FC lost 0-1 to Vipers FC of Uganda in Kampala in the CAF Champions League at the weekend, while Akwa United won by the same margin away to Vita Club Mokanda in Pointe Noir, Congo.

This year’s Charity Cup match will start at 4pm on Wednesday.

Charity Cup Game Now To Serve As Season-Opener

The annual Charity Cup match, which opposes the winner of the Nigeria Professional Football League against the champions of the men’s Federation Cup, will now be played a week before the kick–off of the 2015/2016 League Season.

Traditionally, the Charity Cup game is played on the day of the NFF annual general assembly. However, the NFF Technical and Development Committee has ruled otherwise this term.

2015 Federation Cup Winners Akwa United FC, football, Nigeria. photo credit Alonge Akinlolu

“We have decided that, in line with what obtains in most big footballing nations of the world, the Charity Cup match will now serve as the season–opener.

“It will no longer be played on the day of the annual general assembly of Nigeria Football Federation. We intend to make it a big show,” Vice Chairman of the NFF Technical and Development Committee, Alh. Ahmed Yusuf Fresh, said on Monday.

The Charity Cup match should have come up on Wednesday – the day of the NFF annual general assembly – between league champions Enyimba FC of Aba and Federation Cup winners, Akwa United of Uyo.

Andrew Abalaogu of Enyimba against Odinga Odinga and Yusuf Jaiyeola of Sharks photo credit: LMC Media