WAFU-B Champions League: Tosan Blankson recounts Delta Queens debut triumph

By Saheed Afolabi

Delta Queens head coach, Tosan Blankson has revealed his side were much better than USFA in the second half after getting to know their opponent in the first 45 minutes.

The Pearls got off to a splendid start at the regional qualifiers as they were ruthless against their opponents from Burkina Faso.

The Deltan-born tactician believes the win against USFA instilled more confidence of his ladies, stressing that his side unlocked their foes’ defense in the second half despite getting a player sent off.

“Winning a match brings joy to one, WAFU B or any other competitive match, winning is winning,” Blankson exclusively told Nigeriafootball.ng.

“So I tell you am more happy for the girls than myself, because it has given them that more confidence to believe in themselves. Their performance wasn’t a bad one.

“But let me tell you, we lack knowledge in the ability of our opponents, so it was difficult for the girls to come out strong in the first half. After the first half we now know what they have in their sleeve so came out strong irrespective of the red card we had in 58th minute.”

Vera Samuel was sent off in what many considered a harsh decision following a 58th minute poor challenge. And Blankson has played down the red card incident and rather feels referees are humans and they shouldn’t be crucified.

“About the red card issue, we will continue to have little short coming in officiating, because decisions are taken in split seconds, and these referees are human,” he continued.

“Even where we have VAR we still witness some hard decisions.The referee has taken a decision, and it stands.”

A win for Delta Queens against Beninoise side, Sam Nelly in their next encounter would seal their semifinal berth.