NPFL: Deutcsh pleased with Enyimba performance in Tornadoes loss
Enyimba head coach, Emmanuel Deutsch has praised his players despite their defeat to Niger Tornadoes. The Aba giants started the new season with a disappointing 2-1 defeat to Niger Tornadoes at the Bako Kontagora Stadium, Minna, on Sunday. Aliyu Goyi gave the hosts the lead from the penalty spot five minutes before the break. Enyimba fought […] NPFL: Deutcsh pleased with Enyimba performance in…
Emmanuel Deutsch, the head coach of Enyimba, expressed his satisfaction with his team's performance despite their 2-1 loss to Niger Tornadoes in their opening NPFL match. The game took place at the Bako Kontagora Stadium in Minna on Sunday.
Aliyu Goyi opened the scoring for Enyimba with a penalty kick just five minutes before halftime. Enyimba equalized through a header from Wonah Williams in the 71st minute. However, Michael Olalusi secured a winning goal for Niger Tornadoes seven minutes from the end of the game.
Deutsch acknowledged the competitive nature of the match, stating that losing the opening game does not mean the team has lost the league. He praised the players for their effort, particularly noting the challenges faced during the pre-season. Deutsch concluded his comments by saying he was impressed with the overall game, both in terms of the players' performance and the quality of the match. Enyimba will next face Doma United in their league fixture.
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