SUPER Eagles striker, Emmanuel Emenike has tipped Spartak
Moscow for victory against arch rival, CSKA Moscow in the much-anticipated
derby clash on Sunday in the Russian Premier League.
Emenike has been out of action after sustaining injury at
the 2013 Nations Cup where he emerged as the tournament top scorer as Super
Eagles of Nigeria won their third AFCON trophy.
He said: “It would have been nice for me to play the game,
but I won't be ready though I am giving all my support for my team wherever I
sit. I will be in the stadium and I will be glad to see my team going for the
victory. I am so confident that we have the team to win the derby. They have
been doing well and that will give them motivation to go all the way for the
maximum points.”
Emenike added that “a victory in the derby will spur us to
more victories in the remaining games. I will be back for good, irrespective of
our next opponent. I am looking forward to that.”
With his exploits at the 2013 AFCON, the ultimate goal
getter said he’s hoping to return back to action with his top form. A nimble
and fast striker, Emenike can cope with even the strongest of centre-halves,
despite his relative lack of height at 5ft 11in for a perceived target man.
Goals seem to come easy for him, providing he receives the right service.
The derby between CSKA Moscow and Spartak at Metropolitan
Arena, Luzhniki will be witnessed by more than 60,000 spectators.
