NPFL: Why We Lost To Rivers United – Ikorodu City Coach

NPFL: Why We Lost To Rivers United – Ikorodu City Coach

Sampson Adedeji

Ikorodu City head coach Nurudeen Aweroro has explained the reason behind his team’s narrow defeat to Rivers United, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

The Oga Boys fell to the Pride of Rivers on matchday 30 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL).

Aweroro acknowledged the difficulty of facing a title-contending side like Rivers United and pointed to a lapse in concentration as a key factor in the loss.

“We played against a strong team, a side competing for the league title. I knew it would be a tough match, but I didn’t expect this outcome. However, we have to accept it,” he said.

“I commend my players for holding on until the end, but we lost focus in injury time.”

 “Our defensive line struggled to manage the game, and that ultimately cost us. We paid a heavy price for it,” he added.