Enyimba coach Usman Abd’Allah has told www.busybuddiesng.com he expects a tough battle from Sudanese giants Al Hilal Omdurman when both sides lock horns in the first leg, first round tie in the 2019/20 CAF Champions League.

Two-time champions Enyimba enjoyed an easy passage to the first round after demolishing debutants Rahimo FC of Burkina Faso 5-1 on aggregate, but Abd’Allah, who masterminded that impressive win is of the view that 2-time beaten finalists Hilal, who needed away goals rule against Rayo Sport of Rwanda to advance, will pose a tougher test for his side in Aba on Sunday.

Nonetheless, the former Kano Pillars assistant coach is confident Enyimba are ready for the challenge.

“They are a very experienced team and they’ve done well in the previous competitions,” the soft-spoken tactician said. So it’s going to be a tough one.

“But we are already aware of the responsibility that we are shouldering. So we are trying to do as much as possible to make sure that we come out with a very good result. We’ve worked hard for that.

“By Sunday, I think we will be equal to the task.”

Kickoff for the crunch tie is slated for 4pm at the Enyimba International Stadium, with the fans returning to the ground following a provisional approval granted the 8-time NPFL champions by the Confederation of African Football.