NPFL’23: Determination and never say die spirit gave us this victory – Deji Ayeni

Coach Deji Ayeni has said that willpower and by no means say die spirit earned his aspect a win over Gombe United within the Nigeria Premier Soccer League, NPFL match day 8 tie on Thursday, Nigeriasoccernet.com studies.

Akwa United edged Gombe United on the Godswill Akpabio Worldwide Stadium by a purpose to nil courtesy of a Uche Collins header within the first half of the sport.

Ayeni counseled his staff for his or her doggedness and their capability to defend effectively which ensured they fought to get their fourth win of the season.

“I actually need to commend my gamers for right this moment’s victory. Their willpower and by no means say die spirit gave us this victory, Ayeni stated after the match in Uyo.

‘I’m excited that we have been in a position to rating and defend until the top. We at all times go along with the intention of scoring many objectives however the place we will’t rating, we don’t need to concede. We created a lot of possibilities particularly within the first-half however we couldn’t convert them. Clearly, we’ve got to proceed  enhancing on all observe lapses to make sure we obtain our intention this season’’

Akwa United will journey to the Lekan Salami Stadium to commerce tackles with Capturing Stars Sports activities Membership of Ibadan of their subsequent recreation on Sunday.

Uche Dozie