Preseason Friendly: Bayelsa United pip Akwa United in Uyo

Bayelsa United edged Akwa United in a Nigeria Skilled Soccer League, NPFL preseason pleasant match on the Nest of Champions coaching pitch on Saturday.

Newly promoted facet, Bayelsa United  defeated their host and former NPFL champion by a aim to nil.

The aim got here within the twelfth minute of the sport by a leading edge free kick by Endurance Ebedebiri to place the Yenegoa facet forward.

The Orange Boys could not change the rating regardless of a number of makes an attempt at aim because the rating remained the identical on the finish of 90 minute.

In the meantime, Coach Ayodeji Ayeni revealed that there was nothing to fret concerning the loss including that it was an excellent sport for his boys and that some constructive classes have been learnt from the sport that may additional impart of their preparations forward of the brand new season.

“It was an excellent sport for us as a result of the end result has given us one thing to mirror on as we proceed our preparations forward of the brand new season.

“The essence of the sport was not all about having a constructive outcome however to make sure we give as many gamers as doable the chance to play and we’re glad that we have been capable of assess their efficiency in the course of the sport.

Akwa United haven’t did not get a win in three pleasant matches after  stalemate conditions in opposition to Rangers Worldwide and Abia Warriors in November.

By Uche Dozie