Sharks defender, Yinka Adedeji is optimistic they would beat Lobi Stars when they meet at the Sharks Stadium today( Sunday).
The former Nigeria youth international believes their away victory over Dolphins in midweek was the perfect way to build up to the Glo Premier League Week 26 clash.
He told supersport.com that Sharks would approach the game confidently and insists their chances of beating Lobi Stars are bright.
“We have been working towards maintaining our current form, so we are expecting the three points against Lobi Stars,” he said.
“We have put together a good run of games recently and I don’t see Lobi Stars disrupting our rhythm.
“It is good for our confidence that we were able to beat a very strong Dolphins side in the Port Harcourt derby in our last match.
“I was disappointed by Dolphins physical approach, but against all odds we won the match and I feel it has prepared us well for this game.
“We are the favourites to win, and I don’t see Lobi Stars escaping defeat at the Sharks Stadium.”
Adedeji also reckons they have the added incentive of moving further up the table if they win on Sunday.
“It is a shame that we found ourselves at the bottom of the table for so long after a poor start,” he told supersport.com.
“However, we always knew we would move away from there with time, and our aim now is to move as high up as possible on the table.
“I watched Lobi when they played 3SC and they are not a bad side, but we are playing at home and will put in our best efforts to win.
“We have the players to get the job done, and the team now has a very strong mentality.”
Adedeji joined Sharks from Sunshine Stars during the Week 9 transfer window.
Sharks are 12th in the premier league with 33 points, one more than Lobi Stars, who are 17th. Both teams have played 25 matches.