Royal Wahingdoh are all set to take on the might of Minerva Academy FC in the grand finale of the maiden edition of Nike Premier Cup tomorrow at the Duler Stadium.
According to Royal Wahingdoh coach Bobby Nongbet, Minerva Academy FC are the best team in the competition this year.
The coach suggested that they are a formidable outfit although his side had drawn 2-2 in the opening game of the final round.
"We have taken it one match at a time and it has come to this. Minerva Academy FC are tough opponents because they are a strong team physically and when it comes to XI versus XI, they are a very good team," Nongbet said about the task at hand.
The northeastern side was the first to qualify for the final after it outplayed Kolkata-based United Sports Club with a 3-0 victory. It was a comprehensive win with Wahingdoh captain Rheadolf Nelson Daloi leading from the front.
"We are a good team and always give our best. We learn lessons from every match and we have the experience which can give us the victory," Rheadolf said.
The Chandigarh outfit will also be turning to their captain Manveer Singh who has been one of their most consistent performers throughout the tournament.
"We are ready for a fight tomorrow. The team combination is working well for us and we are confident that we have what it takes to win the Cup," Manveer suggested.
Minerva qualified for the final after overcoming a dogged Mohammedan Sporting who frustrated them in the first half by shutting out their attackers.
The game turned on its head after Mohammedan defender Debraj Rakshit was sent off early in the second half and Minerva eventually scored two goals.
"We have a lot of endurance training and we know that this side can overcome any team. We have already played a match against Wahingdoh but we will definitely aim at winning the final and this team is very confident," Minerva coach Surinder Singh said.
