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Eguma Gives Reasons For Victory Over Heartland FC
The technical adviser of Rivers United Football Club of Port Harcourt, Stanley Eguma, has said that their 3-1 victory over Heartland FC of Owerri, on Sunday, was not a fluke.
He stated that his team was well prepared against their visitors, knowing their capacity in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL).
Eguma, said this, on Sunday, in a post match shortly after they defeated their opponents in match-day five of NPFL at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, in Port Harcourt.
“I thank my players, they actually put up a good effort today, knowing full well that Heartland FC is a strong team in the league, this win has boosted the morale of my players.
We knew today’s game was going to be tough, so, we prepared very well because it seems to be a local derby
By the grace of God, our efforts earned us the maximum three points at stake” Eguma said. .
The number one coach in the state further commend-ed the management of the team, saying that the victory has brought back confidence in the team.
“We worked-extra hard to get these three points because Heartland FC was fighting from every corners.
“The winning is very good for us especially now that we are going back to the continental game against South Africa,” he stated.
Also speaking the head coach of Heartland FC, Christian Obi, attributed the loss to lack of concentration by his boys (players).
According to him, every coach is always optimistic of victory in any game, adding, that, they did not bargain to lose but is part of the game.
He used the medium to urge Rivers United to put more effort in the matches, since, they are playing in the continental tournament.
By: Kiadum Edookor
Leeds yesterday beat Birmingham in a penalty shootout to squeeze into the FA Cup fifth round for the third time in four years.
Goalkeeper Lucas Perri denied Tommy Doyle before Patrick Roberts, who scored a stunning equaliser in the 89th minute, blazed over.
Up stepped Sean Longstaff to score Leeds’ fourth spot-kick from four and send Daniel Farke’s side into the last 16.
Defeat was tough on Chris Davies’ Birmingham side, who pushed their Premier League opponents all the way before falling to only their third home defeat of the season.
The hosts, whose fans applauded owner Tom Wagner as the American continues his recovery from a stroke, deserve huge credit for their display.
And with their cup dream over for another year the ambitious Blues, who are two points off the Championship play-offs, will turn their attention to ending their 15-year exile from the top flight.
In one of the games of the week, Ajegunle United SC edged Best of Best International FA 2–1, courtesy of Ajibola Malik’s 12th-minute strike and James Solomon’s decisive penalty in the 40th minute. Lukman Jaiyeola had earlier equalised from the spot for Best of Best in the 23rd minute. Solomon’s match-winning effort earned him the Man of the Match award.
Pure Talents FA produced one of the standout performances of the week, thumping Sharp Talent FA 4–1. Igbowu Adeleke stole the show with a brilliant hat-trick, scoring in the 26th, 36th, and 40+1 minutes, while Isah Ibrahim added another.
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Young 11 FA and Moree Wins FA battled to a goalless draw, with Akachukwu Uzoma of Young 11 FA recognised as Man of the Match for his solid performance among others.
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Bolaji put up a spirited performance in the final but fell to Japan’s Shino Kawai, settling for second place in what marks her first-ever World Championship podium finish.
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Throughout the tournament, the Nigerian star showcased remarkable consistency and class, recording impressive straight-set victories over Australia’s Caitlin Dransfield, Brazil’s Adriane Ávila, France’s Milena Surreau, and Turkey’s world number five Halime Yildiz.
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