Christian Nwoke, Sporting Lagos goalkeeper is eyeing a top-four finish alongside a continental ticket for his side following a perfect debut in the 2023/24 NPFL campaign after picking up maximum points in the 2-0 home win against Gombe United yesterday.
The former Giant Brillars safe hands beckoned on his teammates to keep their heads up high and not lose their concentration despite a winning start as there is still so much to play for, Sports247.ng writes.
Assessing the team’s preparation prior to the game which has given them the much-needed result, the former 36 Lion said – “the preparation has not been easy because we just got promoted, a lot of pressure will be on us as it is our first league match but we were able to win with a clean sheet as we look forward to our second match away and hopefully, we will be able to perform well than this”.
“We have good teamwork, both young and experienced players that newly joined have blended in so well and anyone can come in to play and still get a positive result”, he added.
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“The ultimate goal is to end the league in the top four and go for continental games and possibly win the FA Cup in Lagos”.
“I’m one hundred percent positive about our good work although the race has just started because now we need to put in more of our efforts, and concentration if we want to achieve anything worthwhile this season”.
“I’m impressed with the team, this is our first home game in the Premier League. The fans are happy with us and it’s a reward for what we have given ourselves in training, this is the result, a good performance, and three points”.
