Udoji in The Predictor's XI for 5th time

Source: Enyimbafc.net

Enyimba captain and centre-back, Chinedu Udoji has played himself into my team for the fifth time in this season's Glo Premier League.

I believe Enyimba may have finally found not just a true captain but a fantastic defensive leader in Udoji, who joined the two-time African champions four seasons after his performance against Warri Wolves.

Udoji was not just the perfect leader for Enyimba in Wednesday's 0-0 draw at Wolves but his positioning, last-ditch clearance off the line and leadership qualities stood him out and proved to be exemplary to his teammates.

No wonder, the centre-back has been named in four of my previous team of the week on matchdays one, 10, 13 and 15 for his sterling qualities.

The trio of Goodluck Onamado, Bright Esieme and Festus Austine join Udoji as my back four to provide cover for Wikki Tourists impressive custodian, Ayo Segun.

In midfield, the three players I have picked were just too supreme on and off the ball. Making up my midfield triangle are Olabiyi Rasheed, Christian Pyagbara and Bernard Okorowanta.

Up front, Bayelsa United duo of Gindo Abdoulaye and Jafar Buhari are in my team. Abdoulaye ran Akwa United's defence ragged in his club's 4-1 win while Buhari's composure in the opponents' goal area helped him net a brace of goals.

I have also picked Akwa United's Mfon Udoh to complete my three-man attack. He was a terror to Bayelsa United's backline despite his team's 1-4 loss, and ex-Nigeria under-17 captain, Fortune Chukwudi can testify to that.

Sharks gaffer, Gbenga Ogunbote, is my coach of the week in the Glo Premier League after guiding his team to a 2-1 win over city rivals, Dolphins in an away game.

It is the second time that Ogunbote will make my team this season since he joined the Blue Angels in April.

The Predictor's XI - Matchday 25

Ayo Segun (Wikki Tourists) - Goodluck Onamado (Warri Wolves), Bright Esieme (Enyimba), Festus Austine (Dolphins), Chinedu Udoji (Enyimba) - Olabiyi Rasheed (Enyimba), Christian Pyagbara (Sharks), Bernard Okorowanta (Bayelsa United) - Gindo Abdoulaye (Bayelsa United), Jafar Buhari (Bayelsa United), Mfon Udoh (Akwa United)

Coach: Gbenga Ogunbote (Sharks)