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KFC: Coach Expresses Optimism To Finish Tops
The head coach of Benedi football club of Port Harcourt, Ello Okon has expressed optimism that his team will finish tops at the ongoing Keves Football Championship( KFC) holding at Yakubu Gowon stadium, Port Harcourt.
This follows his team impressive performance that resulted to the defeat of Mat J Fc, also in Port Harcourt by a lone goal, in their opening game.
Okon said this at the weekend in an exclusive interview with Tidesports, shortly after his side clinched the three points at stake, as they defeated their opponents, at the Stadium.
KFC is organised by the Rivers State Football Association (RSFA) which purpose is to promote and develop football in the State.
“Three points in an opening match is a good result. We will improve on our techniques to win next match, that will enable us qualify in the group stage” Okon said.
According him, his players played according to instructions even as they were one man down.
“We played better than our opponents even though we were one man down” he stated.
The coach further, commended the state FA for giving the young players opportunity to showcase their talents.
Also speaking the chief coach of Mat J FC Toku Mike, described the game as a good one even though they lost.
“I will go back to the drawing board to change our tactics to ensure we win the remaining two matches,” Mike said.
Kiadum Edookor