Utaka braced for Champions League Challenge

John Utaka whose goals contributed to Montpellier’s first French league title last season will hope his club go past the group stage of the UEFA Champions League as they will campaign in Group A alongside Schalke 04, who parade fellow Nigeria striker Chinedu Ogbuke, Arsenal and Olympiacos.

  

"It’s a good draw. You know that there are no under dogs in the Champions league," Utaka said

"Like I will always maintain, we will go out there and give our best. We are all looking to begin our campaign then see how it goes."

Montpellier begin their campaign at home against Arsenal in a game that would mark the return of striker Olivier Giroud to his former club.