Next Talented Ballers FC defender, Jacob Isaac Ekpo sulking, after his side’s defeat in the ongoing 1X Bet Cup, noted that they lost an opportunity to showcase their talents.
Defeat on Tuesday sent his side packing from the massively followed novel competition in Lagos, and Ekpo reasoned that they lost more than money or the trophy at stake.
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He lamented his side’s ill fortune, despite gallant efforts by all the players, but took consolation from prospects that they can always key into.
Ekpo declared at length, “I think we played good, but we had a problem. It has been the same problem we had in recent matches we played.
“It was simply because our key midfielder was not available. This time, he entered in the second half, but it was too late.
“Aside from that, we played perfect football. The goals against us were, I won’t say cheap, but these things do happen in football.
“I wouldn’t say we are sad but, at the same time, we are not happy that we missed this opportunity to showcase ourselves.”
He reflected on high hopes that had been their thoughts and permutations while preparing for the glamorous competition and concluded with an air of optimism that the team would get better results in days to come.
“Before the start of this competition, we already heard about it being an opportunity for us to showcase ourselves.
“It’s not about the money or any material thing. We wanted to go far in this tournament, but it’s quite sad that we are not where we are supposed to be.
“All we can say now is that we will do better next time,” Isaac Ekpo projected.
