Enyimba will build on Pillars – Afelokhai

Goalkeeper Theophilus Afelokhai has said Enyimba will  build on their 2-1 win at Kano Pillars on Wednesday when they host Niger Tornadoes on Sunday.

The People’s Elephant got their first Premier League  win in Kano  when they came from behind to defeat their hosts in a rescheduled league match.

Afelokhai told our correspondent during the week that the win would spur them on to a good run in the league and prepare them for their continental task.

“It was a tough game against Pillars on Wednesday but I am glad we got the win,” he said.

“Returning to Kano and playing against my former team wasn’t easy but the victory showed we have character. It will help us in our next game because it was our first win on the road in the league this season.

“People have been saying we are focusing more on the CAF Champions League than the Premier League but with that win, and the one we hope to get against Tornadoes, we should convince our fans that we are still on track in the league.

“Tornadoes have been struggling and since everybody wants  to win away, we will be careful against them to avoid getting beaten at home.”

Enyimba are 15th on the table with 17 points and three games in hand while Tornadoes are 16th in the table with 17 points after 14 matches.