Founder of 36 Lion Football Club, Liameed Gafar has warned his players to approach their game against FC Bethel in the round of 32 Winners Golden Bet Lagos State Challenge Cup like a cup final.
The pulsating encounter between 36 Lion and FC Bethel would hold on Saturday at Epe centre.
Gafar in a chat with our correspondent said their opponents, FC Bethel are not a pushover noted that FA Cup is full of surprises. He admitted that their match against FC Bethel would be tough but remained optimistic that his boys would triumph.
“ We are not going to underrate our opponents because I have watched them before, and we have played them before they are a good side. Let me say this, we are going to approach FC Bethel match like a cup final because there is no minor club in FA Cup,” he said.
The football administrator urged his coaching crew and players not to play to the gallery saying that anything short of victory would be a serious setback for the club. He however admonished his players to remain focused and ensure that they come out victorious against their opponents
Meanwhile, the action continues on Wednesday in various centres in the round of 32 FA Cup as Smart City Feeders face Real Sapphire FC at Epe, Destiny Boys battle Dafaria at Ikorodu centre while Billionaires FC tackles Lion Heart FC at Epe centre.
On Thursday, Team360 face Young Stars at Epe, while Young Aslan battle Dosu Joseph at Ajegunle centre. On Friday, Olusosun United go to war with Nath Boys at Epe, while Gloriousday welcome G12 at Ajegunle centre as Ighalo FC tackle Young Strikers at Epe.
Action resumes on Saturday when Lekki Junior Strikers keep a date with Box To Box at Epe, Kobis face Odic at Epe.Clique Sports battle Dominion Hotspur at Ajengule.Moonluck confronts Power Of The Cross at Ajegunle, while Jimmy FA tackle Sportyne at Epe as Christ Ambassador face Divine Praise at Ajegunle entre.
