Defending Champions, Enyimba Talk Tough Ahead Of Nembe Clash

The Federation Cup enters the round of 16 today where teams will jostle for a place in the last 8, in a bid to lift the most coveted football trophy in the country.

Defending Champions Enyimba Int'l who have been excused together with the other nine premier league teams who have FED CUP actions on Thursday and Friday are talking tough ahead of the game against Nembe City.

Coach of the side Kadiri Ikhana said: ‘

The Aba Elephants made it to the round of 16 after overcoming Niger Tornadoes on penalties. The goalkeeper, Chijioke Ejiogu saved some of the shots from the Northern club and he spoke emphatically concerning today’s game: adding that he would be ready if the game went into penalties:

The round of 16 games on Thursday opens up a challenge between Premier League teams and lower cadre clubsides :

vs – Dipo Dina Stadium, Akure  vs – Ado-Ekiti  vs – Aba  vs – Ilorin  vs – Minna  vs – Lafia  vs – Goal Project, Abuja vs – Benin City