Naija Super 8: Finidi claims his players were lucky despite victory over Heartland

Nigeria Premier League champions, Enyimba will now be on the Naija Tremendous 8 finals in Lagos after they labored to a one-nil over Heartland on Saturday, Nigeriasoccernet.com experiences.

Within the keenly contested South-East derby, Heartland recorded the primary shot on course within the 14th minute, but it surely was Enyimba who opened the scoring within the twenty fifth minute via Murphy Ndukwe.

The Naze Millionaires pushed for an equalizer however goalkeeper Olorunleke Ojo within the 69th and 86th minute got here to the rescue of the Folks’s Elephant.

Regardless of the victory, Enyimba coach, Finidi George, was not completely joyful together with his staff’s efficiency.

“We knew it will be tough,” the previous winger stated after the sport.

“I’m joyful we gained however not proud of the way in which we performed, particularly within the second half.

“General we had possibilities to attain a second purpose however I’m not joyful in regards to the play. We have been fortunate they didn’t get an equaliser.”

By Olujimi Dare Ogun