Heartland vice-captain, Julius Ubido has pleaded with team-mates to win for him at top-flight newcomers, MFM FC, as both sides clash tomorrow at the Agege Township Stadium, Lagos.
The defensive midfielder, cropped a knee injury in the 1-0 win top-flight matchday 26 oriental derby against neighbours and champions, Enyimba in Owerri.
Ubido said ruefully that he will not partake in the side crucial clash at MFM FC but insisted that his side will come clean at the end of the expected tough tie.
“I picked a knock on my left knee in the oriental derby 1-0 win against Enyimba in Owerri on Saturday.
“I had looked forward to the rematch at Mountain of Fire Miracles Ministries (MFM) FC in Lagos having played a vital role in the first fixture win in Owerri.
“Unfortunately, I was just told right now that I cannot play but rest the knee to avoid further injury.
“I know that I will attain 100 per cent fitness by the time the side come back for the next home match against FC IfeanyiUbah.”
“However, I had a hearty discussion with my teammates prior to their departure to Lagos where I passionately pleaded with them to win the encounter at MFM FC as a befitting get well gift for me.
“They actually promised to do exactly that for me and I’m quite hopeful we will come back with a decent result.
“It’s going to be tough but beyond the promise to win for me our position on the log is too bad for us to joke with any opportunity to earn some points to improve our fortune.
“I strongly believe that God will certainly see us through from the threat of relegation at the end of the season,” the former Ranchers Bees star told supersport.com.
Heartland is one spot ahead of Ikorodu United in the relegation zone with 29 points from 25 matches.
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