Pillars taught valuable lessons, Ikorodu City coach laments 3-0 defeat
Ikorodu City FC’s coach, Bright Ozegbagbe, expressed disappointment following his team’s 3-0 defeat to Kano Pillars in their debut match in the Nigerian Professional Football League NPFL. The match, held away in Kano, saw the former champions teach the Lagos based side several valuable lessons.
Reflecting on the defeat, Ozegbagbe admitted that his players made critical errors which cost them the game, particularly after allowing a sloppy goal early on. This is the NPFL, the coach said. The performance was key for us, but we lost concentration. Going back, this is an area we have to work on.
Despite the loss, Ozegbagbe noted that his team showed moments of resilience but conceded that the defensive lapses were too costly. He remained hopeful that with the lessons learned from the game, his team would perform better in their next fixture against Kwara United.
The coach concluded by stressing the importance of addressing the mistakes made and expressed optimism that his players will improve in their upcoming matches.
Editorial
Ikorodu City FC’s 3-0 loss to Kano Pillars in their NPFL debut is a sobering reminder of the challenges that new teams face when stepping up to the top level of football. The experience, while disappointing, offers critical lessons that can shape their future performance.
Coach Bright Ozegbagbe's candid reflection on the errors made during the match is commendable. The key takeaway is clear concentration and defensive discipline are non negotiable at this level.
Ikorodu City FC’s coach, Bright Ozegbagbe, expressed disappointment following his team’s 3-0 defeat to Kano Pillars in their debut match in the Nigerian Professional Football League NPFL. The match, held away in Kano, saw the former champions teach the Lagos based side several valuable lessons.
Reflecting on the defeat, Ozegbagbe admitted that his players made critical errors which cost them the game, particularly after allowing a sloppy goal early on. This is the NPFL, the coach said. The performance was key for us, but we lost concentration. Going back, this is an area we have to work on.
Despite the loss, Ozegbagbe noted that his team showed moments of resilience but conceded that the defensive lapses were too costly. He remained hopeful that with the lessons learned from the game, his team would perform better in their next fixture against Kwara United.
The coach concluded by stressing the importance of addressing the mistakes made and expressed optimism that his players will improve in their upcoming matches.
Editorial
Ikorodu City FC’s 3-0 loss to Kano Pillars in their NPFL debut is a sobering reminder of the challenges that new teams face when stepping up to the top level of football. The experience, while disappointing, offers critical lessons that can shape their future performance.
Coach Bright Ozegbagbe's candid reflection on the errors made during the match is commendable. The key takeaway is clear concentration and defensive discipline are non negotiable at this level.