BY SUNDAY AKINTOYE
Following the 1-0 victory they recorded against Seamoriow Football Academy in their last match, Sammy FC are targeting another victory when they confront Samjason FC on Sunday in week five of the Alimosho Football Coaches Council Championship.
The pulsating tie would hold by 9am at Egan Grammar School, Alimosho, Lagos.
Samjason that are yet to taste defeat are currently leading the table with 12 points as Seamoriow and Sammy are trailing behind them with seven points occupying second and third position respectively on the log.
A victory for Sammy on Sunday would close the gap of their opponents, while a victory for Samjason would brighten their chances of winning the league.
Speaking ahead of the crucial game, Sammy Coach, Taiwo Eletu had declared war on their opponents boasting that his boys would play the game of their lives to win on Sunday.
“Our match against Samjason is must win for us because we want to win the league.We are in the contention and we cannot afford to drop a point in our remaining three matches.
“We are aware of the deadly form of our opponents since the league started and I am planning how to stop their unbeaten run.It is going to be tough match for both teams and I pray for fair officiating,”he said.
In his swift reaction, Samjason Coach, Samuel Nwanoram expressed confidence in the ability of his boys saying that their next match against Sammy is a do or die affairs.
“I am not worried about the threat of Sammy Coach.All I know is that we would approach the game like a cup final.I see another tough match but like I said before, we would approach the game with all seriousness,”he said.
In other matches on Sunday, Kedge Sports battle Attention FC by 11am, while Realms Athletic face Zion Breed by 1am as SSFBC confront Seamoriow by 3pm.
