TheDiggerNews
Aba (Abia, Nigeria) Enyimba International FC of Aba on Sunday edged visiting Bayelsa United 1-0 in one of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) matchday 24 encounters played in Aba.
inside Enyimba FC stadium.
The only goal of the match came from Samuel Agu in the 82nd minute, sending the fans into wild jubilation and ensuring the host’s victory.
Enyimba FC coach Deji Ayeni said he expected a tough match, given the teams’ long-standing rivalry and the importance of the match to both clubs.
He said that Bayelsa United frustrated his team, knowing what they were going through.
“Though we are happy that we won the match and that is what we need, to boost our morale, but I give it to Bayelsa United goalkeeper,” Ayeni said.
Ayeni said the visiting goalkeeper was the reason his team left it late to victory and wished the goalkeeper continued in that line.
”He will be a big asset to the country’s national team.”
Bayelsa United head coach Meremu Okara said he was disappointed with the loss, given how the goal was conceded after the hosts had withstood the visitors for a lengthy period.
“The players played well, but that one-minute loss of concentration cost us the match, though we had our chances, but we were in a hurry to score, and that put us under pressure, which resulted in the loss of concentration,” he said.Despite the victory, Enyimba FC still remains in 11th place with 31 points, while Bayelsa United occupies 14th place on the league table with 28 points after 24 matches.
