Ilupeju Ekiti Pillars triumphed over Team 360 FC with a decisive 2-0 victory in Matchday 4 of the 1xbet Cup 2024. Head coach Blessing Ojo expressed his determination to continue their progress in the tournament after securing the crucial three points.
In a post-match interview with Sports247, Coach Ojo discussed the strategies that led to their victory. “After the first half of the match, I studied the opponents’ weaknesses and made substitutions to change our pattern of play. We also altered our formation, which helped us come out victorious,” he said.
The three points gained from this win were critical for Ilupeju Ekiti Pillars’ aspirations to advance in the competition. “We will put in more effort and undergo rigorous training to secure another three points in our next match.
Had we been defeated today, our qualification hopes would have been dashed. I feel very excited about this win,” Ojo added.
Currently, Ilupeju Ekiti FC is in 4th position in Group B, tied at 4 points with Collins Edwin SC. The upcoming Matchday 5 game against Collins Edwin SC is very important, as it will determine their playoff slot.
“The last game is very important to us, and I want to assure our supporters that we are coming out stronger so we can qualify for the quarter-finals,” Ojo concluded.
Ilupeju Ekiti Pillars‘ next match is pivotal, and the team is gearing up to give their best performance to secure a place in the quarter-finals of the 1xbet Cup 2024.
