Dolphins v Sharks
Kick Off 4pm
23 August 2014
TEAM NEWS
Ifeanyi Egwim, Victor Ezuruike and Emmanuel Olowo return to the match day squad for Saturday’s game against Sharks after missing out on last week’s draw in Akure against Sunshine.
Goalkeeper, Pius Ibrahim is a shock inclusion in the squad as he has not been named in a Dolphins team since May, 31, 2014 when Dolphins beat Lobi Stars 3-1 at the Port Harcourt Liberation Stadium.
He was an unused sub on the day.
Chigozie Ihunda, also named in the match day squad for the first time since July 17 in the Federation Cup Round of 16 game against ElKanemi in Lafia. He as an unused substitute on the day.
Ihunda last made a match day squad in the League on June 14, in the 3-1 road loss to Kano Pillars.
MATCH PREVIEW
Dolphins have been unbeaten in their last 5 league games- at home were wins against Kano Pillars 1-0, Heartland 1-0 and Crown 2-0 while on the road were draws against Giwa FC 1-1 and Sunshine Stars.
Dolphins have also been unbeaten in the last ten games in all competitions as they didn’t lose in five Federation Cup games- Ingas 3-1, Kogi United 1-0, ELkanemi 1-0, Lobi Stars 4-2 and Prime FC 1-0
According to Togolese born Central defender, “Last season we lost at home to Sharks but it will be different this season. We need to win to top the league and we won’t be taking any chances.” Douhadji said
Dolphins have kept 11 clean sheets in the league this season and 14 in all competitions.
The last time Dolphins conceded a goal at home in the League was on May 31 in a 3-1 win against Lobi Stars.
The last time Dolphins lost a home game in the League was one year and one week ago, on August 13, 2013 in a 2-1 loss to Sharks
Goalkeeper, Sunday Rotimi has kept 10 clean sheets in the league and 13 in all competitions this season.
Emem Eduok is top scorer in the team with 9 goals in the League and 12 in all competitions.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
Apr 5, 2014 Sharks FC 0 Dolphins 0
Aug 14, 2013 Dolphins FC 1 – Sharks FC 2
Mar 31, 2013 Sharks FC 0 – Dolphins FC 0
Jun 10, 2012 Dolphins FC 1 – Sharks FC 0
Feb 25, 2012 Sharks FC 3 – Dolphins FC 1
Match Day Squad
Sunday Rotimi, Pius Ibrahim, Victor Alegbe, Emem Eduok, Emeka Atuloma, Ebube Okpokwu, Hope Fiberesima, Isiaka Olawale, Omo Johnson, Victor Ezuruike, Jonathan Zikiye, Ayobami Asekunowo, Emmanuel Olowo, Ifeanyi Egwim, Chigozie Ihunda, Chizoba Amaefule, Tijani Adamu, Chidiebere Okolie
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