Sports
Coach Expresses Joy Over Players’ Performance
The Head coach of the Kings Football Academy of Port Harcourt, Chike King, has expressed joy over the performance of his players in the ongoing Sir P Under-13 Football Competition after defeating London Football Academy 4-2 on Saturday.
He stated that despite the win, his boys did not play according to plan, adding that, with their performance, they are capable of winning the tournament.
King said this on Saturday in an exclusive interview with Tidesports, at the Rumuwoji football pitch in Port Harcourt.
He blamed his goalkeeper for the two goals conceded, saying that, after their (team’s) early two goals lead, his keeper became too relaxed in the match.
“Very nice and impressive performance.They put in their best, despite not playing according to plan. We thank God for the victory.
But I blame my goalkeeper for the two goals conceded because he felt relaxed like the game was over, “ King said.
He revealed that his intention was to expose his players in more of the round leather games.
Also speaking, the head coach of London FA, IsmaelAbdullame, attributed the loss to poor performance of some of his players.
“ Honestly, I feel bad because we didn’t plan to lose the match, but God knows the best.Some of my players displayed a high level of discipline and maturity in the game, while others were careless.Some individual error cost us the loss Abdullame said.
By: Kiadum Edookor
Vice president of the Nigeria Olympics Committee (NOC), Chief Solomon Ogba, foremost Sports Marketer and founder of Okpekpe Road Race, Mike Itemuagbor and top Sports Journalist and Media Strategist, Mitchel Obi have lent their voices in support of the Niger Delta Sports Festival (NDSF).
The personalities with backgrounds in sports administration, marketing and media spoke separately in commendation of the festival, an initiative of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) with Dunamis Icon as consultants.
“This is a positive addition to the evolving sports business ecosystem because it is not just a springboard for identifying talents, it also offers a platform to truly hone the skills of those already discovered”, remarked Obi, who served as Special Advisor to a former Sports Minister, late Anthony Ikhazabor.
He said the festival will be a flagship event in the region that would trigger interest in sports among the youths and people of the region.
Edo State-born Itemuagbor commended the NDDC for the decision to add sports in the list of their intervention projects in the region, adding that: “This speaks directly to the problem of youth restiveness which is of great concern to our people.”
Raphael Onyedika has now emerged as a major doubt for the Super Eagles’ must-win 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe later this month.
The midfielder was forced out early from last week’s league game against Standard Liege.
He has not recovered from the injury and so will miss today’s league match against Gent and may also miss a UEFA Champions League Round of 16 clash against Aston Villa yesterday.
The Super Eagles take on Rwanda in Kigali on March 21, before they face Zimbabwe in Uyo four days later in crucial World Cup qualifiers.
Nigeria’s Super Eagles and Al-Khalood defender, William Troost-Ekong, has shared his experience on the difficulties of winning the prestigious Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) while describing it a must win trophy.
The former Watford FC defender has competed in the tournament three times but has yet to lift the trophy.
“I’ve been there three times now, bronze medal, silver medal, but I haven’t had the chance to win it. That remains my ultimate goal,” he told Tidesports source.
“It means so much to me and all the kids growing up in Africa and Nigeria.”
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