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Mangut highlighted the impact of the pitch quality on his team’s performance, stating,“The condition of the ground didn’t allow us to express ourselves the way we used to play.” Despite the challenges faced, he expressed satisfaction with securing a point from the match.“We are happy with the one point; we came with the mindset to see if we can get the maximum points,”he noted.
Enyimba’s media officer, David Orji, shared encouraging news about Ideye’s progress, stating,“Ideye is back in training after sustaining a minor injury and should be fully fit soon.” This news brings optimism to fans and the team alike, as the 36-year-old striker has proven his value with one goal in four NPFL appearances this season.
Unfortunately, we failed to manage the situation well in the dying minutes.” He stressed the importance of maintaining focus and composure, particularly in critical moments, saying,“We lost concentration and conceded the goal.” Despite the disappointment, Niger Tornadoes remain in ninth place on the league table with 31 points, and Mohammed is optimistic about their prospects moving forward in the season.
Although pleased with the win, Orok acknowledged missed scoring opportunities, remarking,“The boys played very well in all departments and created good chances but couldn’t convert some of those.” Looking ahead, the former champions are set to face Sunshine Stars in their next league encounter this coming weekend, hoping to build on their recent success.
There are many factors at play, and we are working diligently on all of them.” Akwa United’s assistant coach, Akarandut Orok, praised the team’s resilience and determination following their hard-fought 2-1 victory over Enyimba at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo..
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