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Kelvin Ejeh | It Is Fraustrating, We Didn’t Make Enough Of Our Chances In The Final Third

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Abia Warriors FC assistant gaffer, Kelvin Ejeh, was left frustrated his Abia Warriors side had not made more of their opportunities in it’s rescheduled Matchday 9 fixture against Rivers United played earlier today at the Umuahia township stadium.

The Warriors were forced to a share of spoils against the Pride of Rivers’ with the game ending on a 0-0 score line at full time.

The exciting fixture lived up to its billing with the two sides showcasing the best of football artistry to the spectators delight regardless ending the half all level .

On return for the second half, the Warriors were handed a golden opportunity to break the deadlock, no thanks to Striker Bello Lukman who failed to beat Rivers United goalkeeper from the spot.

Eje’s side pressed for a winner afterwards but all efforts were all furtile till the blast of the whistle to end proceedings at the Umuahia township stadium.

In a presser with Abia Warriros media, the highly experienced tactician who stood in the dugout for one match banned Head Coach, Erasmus Onu, expressed his disappointment following the unfavorable result.

“I’m frustrated and disappointed,” said the Warriors assistant Coach, Kelvin Ejeh.

“We were so dominant in the game, so on top, but it’s probably the same problem we’ve probably had a lot really where we don’t show enough in the final third for what we have.

“We created the most chance in the game but our striker’s failed to come to the party, hence the unfavorable outcome”

“It probably sums up where we are as a squad really – we just need a bit more in that final third. We just didn’t have enough to show for our dominance and that’s the most frustrating thing”

“We were in their box so many more times than they were in ours, we were in the final third so many more times, and there was a big difference between the two teams.

“They have set up well, they have come for a counter-attack but our back line were able to match them toe to toe”

“We have to work so hard to score our goals and break teams down, dominate the ball, move the ball and score goals.

“I’m proud of the players, they gave everything. The performance wasn’t a bad one at all.

“We managed the squad, a few people were really nursing knocks, niggles whilst some were out owing to suspension and I thought those guys did great, so in terms of that it was good” soft speaking Coach Kelvin Ejeh concluded.

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Nigeria Top-flight League: Red-hot Nigerian Striker Obioma Chukwuemeka Bags Player Of The Month Award

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March 10, 2023

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Sensational Nigerian striker, Obioma Chukwuemeka, has been voted the League Bloggers player of the month for February.
Thanks to his remarkable goal-scoring form, the Enyimba International striker has clearly been a standout performer for the ‘People’s Elephant’ in the 2022–23 season.

The Enyimba talisman scored 5 goals in the 5 domestic league games in February, including a brace against El Kanemi Warriors. And indeed, this has helped him win the prestigious player award.

In the month under review,February, Obioma Chukwuemeka has been a smoking form in the league for his team to rank as the league top scorer with (7) goals and position his team on the second position.

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Olakunle Emmanuel: Highly Rated Nigerian Striker Nets Hat-Trick In Ante FC 6-2 Inhalation Of Tico Fc

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March 1, 2023

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Highly rated Nigerian born striker, Olakunle Emmanuel adebobola, was the cynosure of all eyes in Ante International Football Club 6-2 inhalation of Tico Football Club as he came through with a hattrick to fire his side to a big win in the on-going Lagos State FA cup.

The bullish Nigerian U20 invitee was once again selected to lead the frontline for Ante International Football Club, a faith in him he delivered with exquisite goals.

Hoping to sail through the current stage of the Lagos FA cup, Ante Football Club were faced with an uphill fight haven been drawn to face Tico Football Club.

The highly entertaining fixture played at the Maracana Stadium, Ajegunle had rampaging Ante International Football striker, Olakunle Emmanuel adebobola, opening the flood gate of goals to hand his side an early lead.

Inspirational Olakunle Emmanuel adebobola who was a menace to the Tico Football Club back line helped his side grab (2) more goals in the first half to ensure a big lead.

Ante Football Club and Olakunle Emmanuel adebobola continued from where the stopped in the first half as the striker delivered (2) more goals to secure a hat-trick and a 6-0 score line in the highly feisty game.

Known for his clinical finishing prowess, Olakunle Emmanuel has been tipped for greatness by analysts and pundits owing to his exciting talent

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Gabriel Sunday Rates Self And Team Fair At The End of The First Round of The NPFL

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February 28, 2023

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Gabriel Sunday has stated that the first round season though challenging was fair enough for himself and his team, Kwara United.

The Attacking Midfielder had an impressive showing contributing his quota to the team’s performance.

At the end of the first round of games, Kwara United finished 8th on the Group A log with 2 wins, 3 draws and four losses ending the first round with a total of 9 points.

In his words, “we gave a good account of ourselves in the first round, although we didn’t start well and at some point, the coaches were changed but in the end we got a vital away win in our last game of the first half of the season. I am optimistic about our chances in the second half of the season and I am sure we will learn the valuable lessons from the first half of the season and I believe the technical crew will make corrections where necessary” concludes Gabriel Sunday

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