By Oluwadamilola Olaleye
Enyimba Technical Adviser Stanley Eguma has hailed his players’ character and resilience after their hard-fought 1-0 home victory over Niger Tornadoes, a result that preserved their unbeaten start to the new NPFL season.
The victory lifts the Aba Elephants to the top of the log with four points from two matches (one win and one draw), pending results from other fixtures.
Speaking after the match, Eguma praised his squad’s determination.
“The boys showed character today, and I am proud of their bravery. Some of them, especially those making their first outing, were naturally a bit jittery, but they gave everything
“With more games, they will certainly grow in confidence and deliver even better performances.”
Despite the win, the gaffer admitted his side must sharpen their finishing.
“We created so many scoring opportunities but didn’t take them. That’s one area we must improve on,” he continued.
“The important thing, however, is that we secured all three points. This win is for our fans who turned out massively. We promise them more exciting results as the season unfolds.”
Enyimba will now turn their attention to their next league outing as they look to build momentum in their title charge.
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