NPFL: Bayelsa United’s Clinton Ezekiel relishes away win in Ibadan

By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde

Bayelsa United goalkeeper Clinton Ezekiel has praised his side’s determination after they secured a hard-fought 1-0 away victory over Shooting Stars at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan.

The Prosperity Boys stunned the Oluyole Warriors on home soil, earning three valuable points on the opening weekend of the new Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season.

“Ibadan is a very tough place to visit, but we came determined to win and with the belief that we could take all three points,” Ezekiel said after the match.

“As the game progressed, our focus was on getting the goal, and once we did, we knew victory was within our grasp,” he added.

Bayelsa United will now look to build on their impressive away success as they prepare for Matchday Two this weekend.

Up next for the Yenegoa based side is a home clash against their former coach, Ladan Bosso.

Bosso will lead newly promoted Barau FC to Yenegoa in their next game after 0-0 draw in their opening match with two time African champions, Enyimba FC.

Oluwaseun Oyediji

Oluwaseun Babatunde Oyediji is a multi-media sports journalist with over 10 years experience in Information Communication Technology (ICT), women's football, and beach soccer reportage.The prolific writer is the Media Assistant to Nigeria Beach Soccer League and Africa Beach Soccer Union as well as contributor on Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) website.He has covered multiple national and international football tournaments including Championship of African Nations (CHAN 2020), CAF Women's Champions League (2023), and Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2023).Since 2021, Oyediji has covered the NWFL Premiership especially the season ending Super Six Playoffs.A member of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Ogun state chapter is also the image maker of the Remo Sports Development Council under the leadership of Chief Falilat Ogunkoya and David Osuolale.

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