NPFL: Eguma Heap Praises On His Players Following NPFL Record

Coach of NPFL winners Stanley Eguma was filled with praises for his opponents Kano Pillars in addition to his gamers after his facet beat the Sai Masu Gida 1-0 to succeed in a file 74 factors in Nigeria’s high flight, Nigeriasoccernet can report.

The Satisfaction of Rivers have been confirmed as champions final weekend regardless of a loss to Nasarawa United however they by no means let their guards down regardless of Pillars’ stiff resistance within the MatchDay 36 recreation determined on the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Port Harcourt.

Pillars goalkeeper Joshua Enaholo particularly was a stumbling block for Eguma’s wards, denying the hosts on a lot of events however he might do nothing to forestall Ebube Duru’s 94th minute penalty.

Whereas the win meant that Rivers United surpass their earlier file created in 2011 as Dolphins (additionally with Eguma the top coach), it meant that Pillars stay above the relegation zone, solely on objectives distinction.

Eguma felt sympathy for his opponents after the ultimate whistle however congratulated his gamers for a job properly achieved.

“It was a hard-earned victory for us and I have to commend Pillars for his or her effort. They actually did properly to comprise the whole lot we threw at them and it virtually paid off however for the final minute effort our boys made to get that penalty,” Eguma instructed www.npfl.ng after the sport.

Eguma additionally spoke on his personal satisfaction at profitable one other league title particularly on one other record-breaking observe.

“This can be a file we set in 2011 as Dolphins Soccer Membership, right this moment we now have come again to interrupt it once more. It’s a milestone within the occupation and for me it’s an enormous achievement.

“For the gamers too, it’s an enormous achievement as a result of most of them haven’t received the league earlier than so it’s a possibility for them to change into champions,” added the home-grown tactician.

Pillars will journey to Jos to face Nasarawa United of their subsequent league recreation of the season earlier than rounding off their season in opposition to Taking pictures Stars in Kano.