Gombe United winger, Asuquo Inyang has predicted a tough encounter this weekend when they host relegation-threatened Nasarawa United in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL).
Inyang reckons the Solid Miners would be determined “to get at least a point” from the Pantami Stadium following the appointment of a new coach and slashing of the players’ salaries.
He told supersport.com that though Nasarawa United may prove to be difficult opponents, they would not be able to avoid defeat as Gombe United desperately need the three points to improve their chances of winning a continental place.
“I expect a tough game because Nasarawa United have taken measures to ensure they improve on their performance, and their management would be expecting them to react against us,” he said.
“They have just appointed Kadiri Ikhana as coach and the players have been put on half salaries, so they would put in extra effort to get at least a point from this game.
“However, we have prepared well for them, as we haven’t given up on our own objective of winning a continental slot.
“We need the three points just as they do to prove a point to their management.
“Ikhana could bring something special to their game or the players could be determined on their own, but we know we will overcome them in the end.”
The former Unicem Rovers and Bayelsa United forward feels the Savannah Scorpions have come a long way since they lost some key players during the mid-season transfer window, and are raring to go.
“The present side has been playing together since the start of the second round of the league and we have developed a good understanding.
“We are ready to take on anybody and we have a very good record at home.
“That is why I’m optimistic we will beat Nasarawa United, even though it may not be an easy match,” he told supersport.com.
Inyang moved to Gombe United from Nembe City during the week 9 transfer window on a loan deal.
Gombe United are 9th on the NPFL log with 37 points, five more than Nasarawa United, who occupy 19th place after 26 rounds of matches.
