One defeat can’t define our season – Sporting Lagos coach

Sporting Lagos coach Jeffery Buter remains optimistic about his team's progress despite their 2-0 loss to Abia Warriors on Sunday, according to PUNCH Sports Extra. The team, which entered the match following a 3-0 victory over Inter Lagos, suffered their first home defeat of the season. Abia Warriors took the lead in the 88th minute through Ikoi Etta, and Emeka Obioma added a second goal in the 90th minute, leaving Sporting with three points and 15th in the table after three matches.

Buter is confident that the team will bounce back from this setback and continue to improve throughout the season. He acknowledges that one loss does not define the team's season, pointing to their away win and the fact that anything can happen in football. The coach emphasized that the supporters' energy was palpable despite the result, and he was disappointed with the outcome but optimistic about the future.

Sporting will face a tough Enyimba side in their next match, with both teams seeking their first points of the season after losing all three of their opening games.