Ahmed Musa Predicts Tough Derby Game Against Lokomotiv Moscow

Nigeria international Ahmed Musa has predicted a tough fixture for CSKA Moscow when tackle city rivals Lokomotiv in the Russian Premier League on Saturday in Cherkizovo, but is hopeful that the Army Men will get the three points.

The Army Men head into today’s fixture atop the standings with 46 points garnered, whereas the Railwaymen are fourth with  42 points accumulated.

“It will be very hard match with top contender.  We are preparing very seriously, working in training, we understand that a lot is at stake, and we need three points,” says Ahmed Musa to sport-express.ru.

“We will try to do everything in our power, give all forces and hopefully win.

“ We’ll get to the match with Lokomotiv with great respect and serious attitude.”

Musa, 23, is the fifth top scorer in the Russian Premier League with 10 goals to his name from 23 games.

Two other Nigerian attackers could feature today in the derby, Henty Ezekiel(Lokomotiv) and Super Eagle Aaron Samuel (CSKA).

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

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