Braga, Portugal – As the footy fever don dey rise, Braga go welcome Red Star Belgrade for Estadio Municipal de Braga this Thursday, October 23. No be small matter oh! This Europa League clash no be just ordinary match; na the fight of the titans wey fit determine who go dey shine for Europe this season.
Braga don start their Europian journey like wetin we dey call “padi wey no get wahala” as dem don collect two clean wins for their first two matches. Naija, you fit call dem the Archbishops, and e be like say dem dey feel like kings right now. Dem don score wins against Feyenoord and Celtic, so dem dey ready to chop Red Star raw! This season, dem no even allow goal enter their net; wetin dey happen? Na like this, dem dey show people say na dem be the real MVP for this competition.
On the other hand, Red Star dey waka enter this match with different vibes. Dem don manage only one point from two matches – no be easy guys at all! Na why dem dey come Portugal with full strategy, because if dem no perform well for this game, dem go find am hard to carry their head high for this round. Last time wey dem play European match, dem fall hand big time, waka comot for Porto wey dem lose to 2-1; e no sweet. E be like say dem wan use dis match repair their bruised ego.
As for Braga self, dem dey try recover from league bad vibes. Dem don dey win matches for Europe sharp sharp, but for league, e be like say dem don forget how to score. Na so dem dey try bridge the gap between their league form and their European flair.
Braga’s coach, Carlos Vicens, get plenty choice for players as no new injury don wahala him lineup. But Red Star no dey so forward; dem go miss Rade Krunic wey don japa because of injury. Dis match fit be perfect chance for the Archbishops to stretch their winning streak and show Red Star say dem be real contenders.
When dem both sides meet plate for the pitch, we go sabi how far dem fit go for this Europa League campaign. One thing wey dey clear: Braga dey ready to flex their muscles while Red Star need make dem just hustle well well if dem wan capture victory.
Will Braga continue their winning run, or go Red Star find their groove? We go see sabi am on Thursday! (No forget your popcorn, e go sweet to watch!)
Do you have a news tip for NNN? Please email us at editor@nnn.ng
