Enyimba FC head coach Yemi Olanrewaju says he is unperturbed by the calibre of their opponents in their CAF Confederation Cup group stage.
The People’s Elephant have been put into Group D alongside Mozambique’s Black Bulls, Al Masry, another Egyptian team, and reigning champions Zamalek.
Olanrewaju while reacting to the Group D tagged group of death said they are ready for any challenges as true Champions.
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“While we might have preferred a less challenging group, true champions know they must be ready to face anyone.
“This is the toughest group in the competition, but this is Enyimba FC. We will do everything we can to uphold the club’s name and fight to advance. We know it will be challenging.”
Zamalek and Al Masry are seasoned campaigners on the continent, but not many people are familiar with Black Bulls.
“Everyone is focused on Al Masry and Zamalek, but nobody is mentioning Black Bulls from Mozambique. Nobody knows much about them, and I find teams that are less familiar to be more intimidating – they can catch you off guard when you least expect it,” added Olanrewaju.
“From my perspective, this is a very challenging group. We’ll approach each game one at a time and see how things unfold.”
Olanrewaju downplayed the pressure from Enyimba supporters and stated that his players will work hard to put on a great performance despite the size of the task before of them.
“Of course, we are ready. The boys have been performing well in the league, currently sitting in second place with four wins and one loss.
“Having qualified from the last stage, I believe my team is prepared, but we can definitely improve to compete effectively at this level, to be honest,”Olanrewaju stated.
“I’m pleased that we have at least a month to prepare before the continental games begin.
“This time will allow us to enhance our performance and focus on our development to get ready for the challenges ahead.
“There is always pressure because coaching Enyimba comes with pressure because we have demanding fans who want you to win always.
“Although the current generation of players differs from the previous ones that won the CAF Champions League consecutively – both in terms of quality, personnel, and mentality – the expectation (from fans) remains unchanged.
“These demands have consistently kept us on our toes, pushing us to achieve success for the club. Even when faced with pressure, we avoid adding unnecessary stress but always remain focused on making the club proud at all times.”