In the aftermath of their season opener, Fatai Osho, the Head Coach of Akwa United FC, expressed his disappointment, referring to their 5-3 defeat against Bayelsa United as aa big shame and significant setback.
He highlighted the reasons behind their stumble in the NPFL matchday one.
Despite taking the lead on three separate occasions at the Samson Siasia Stadium in Yenegoa, The Promise Keepers were ultimately let down by what Osho described as ‘elementary errors.’
These mistakes allowed Bayelsa United FC to mount a comeback and secure a 5-3 victory.
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The Akwa United coach Fatai Osho claimed that they had control of the game and believed they deserved to secure all three points against Bayelsa United.
However, he emphasized that several fundamental errors committed by his team led to their defeat.
The former Rivers United coach, Osho stressed that at this level of football, making such mistakes can be costly, and they experienced the consequences against a better Restoration Boys side.
He found it astonishing that they managed to score three goals but couldn’t secure a win or even a single point from the game.
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The coach expressed the urgency to address these noticeable mistakes promptly to strengthen their performance in the upcoming matches.
“It’s a big shame that we are losing this type of game the way we did. Lots of elementary errors on our part cost us the win. We have to quickly address all noticeable mistakes so we can come out strong in our next game,” Fatai Osho said.
Looking ahead to matchday two of the 2023/2024 Nigeria Premier Football League season, Akwa United FC will host Sporting Lagos FC at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Sunday, October 8.
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