Fidelis Ilechukwu Praises Enyimba Ahead of Oriental Derby
Rangers’ technical adviser, Fidelis Ilechukwu, has lauded Enyimba as one of the top teams in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) as they prepare for their highly anticipated derby match on Tuesday.
Ilechukwu expressed confidence in his team’s readiness for the encounter, saying, “This is an important game against Enyimba, who have been the best in Nigeria so far. We’re prepared and understand that the outcome can be unpredictable – win, lose, or draw. Regardless, we’ll focus on playing our own game.”
Ikorodu City’s Realistic Ambitions
Ikorodu City head coach, Nurudeen Aweroro, has taken a pragmatic approach to his team’s prospects for the season.
Following their impressive 4-1 win over Akwa United, which lifted them to third place, Aweroro emphasized the importance of consistent performance rather than a title chase. “I’m thrilled with the win, which gives us a boost on the log. Our goal is to continue winning and secure our spot in the league,” he said.
Ikorodu City is gearing up to face Bayelsa United in their next league match.
Niger Tornadoes’ Coach Commends Players’ Resilience
Niger Tornadoes’ technical adviser, Majin Mohammed, praised his players for their determination in securing a 2-1 win over Remo Stars.
“Remo Stars showed their quality and organization; they were formidable,” Mohammed said. “After our recent defeat, we united as a team and focused, and that’s exactly what we achieved – securing the three points.”
This win took Niger Tornadoes to seventh place on the log.
Remo Stars’ Coach Reflects on Disappointing Defeat
Remo Stars’ technical adviser, Daniel Ogunmodede, reflected on his team’s performance after their 2-1 loss to Niger Tornadoes, attributing the defeat to lost focus.
“We had chances to take the game, but we let them slip away,” Ogunmodede said. “Although it’s disappointing, we’ll focus on the positives and prepare for our next match.”
Remo Stars dropped to second place in the NPFL standings after the loss.
Nasarawa United’s Frustration Over Defeat
Nasarawa United head coach, Kabiru Dogo, expressed frustration over his team’s narrow 3-2 loss to Heartland, which was characterized by intense competition.
“We were close to our first away win of the season, and our recent matches have been of high quality,” Dogo said. “Unfortunately, luck hasn’t been on our side this season. We’ve played well, but we need that luck to turn in our favor moving forward.”
