Super 6: Ogunmodede Heap Praises On Team, Lokosa

Super 6: Ogunmodede Heap Praises On Team, Lokosa

Ibraheem Lateef

Coach Daniel Ogunmodede says his Remo Stars deserve all the credit after they twice came from behind to draw Enyimba 2-2 at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, BSNSports.com.ng.

The Nigeria Premier League opening Super Six playoff fixture ended in a four-goal thriller with both teams sharing the spoils.

Adiele Erugo gave the Peoples Elephants a deserved lead on the one-hour mark before it was canceled out by Junior Lokosa.

The Aba Millionaires got a second goal via NPL top scorer Emeka Obioma, who made no mistake scoring from the spot. Junior Nduka then produced a beauty, scoring a sublime goal from a set piece at the edge of Enyimba's box.

"We took the game to Enyimba, even though we played them with respect," says Ogunmodede.

"My players were disciplined during the game but hard done with the draw as it wasn't the result we wanted. By and large, it's a fair one for the team."

Junior Lokosa, a former top scorer in the domestic football league earned praise from his coach as he scored the Sky Blues Stars equalizing goal.

"Lokosa had a good game, as he brought the change we needed up front, as he kept hold of the ball. He was fearless and got bruised by the Enyimba defenders."

Speaking on the mild drama with the match officials.

"Such a big game like this can't do without arguments, football is emotional but the most important thing is showing respect to the officials which we did.

"They are humans and can make mistakes, even I as a coach do make mistakes. The good thing is we were able to contain our emotions and did not use foul language on them but asked questions when necessary."