In a thrilling match at the Mobolaji Johnson Stadium, First Bank FC secured a resounding 3-0 victory over Lekki United, collecting a valuable three points and marking their second consecutive win in the Lagos Football Association’s pre-season tournament.
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After the impressive performance, goalkeeper Enoch Ebuka, affectionately known as Great Ebuka revealed that his team’s biggest objective this season is to get promoted to the NNL as he shared his perspective and aspirations in an exclusive interview with SPORTS247.NG.
Ebuka, who stood out as one of the tournament’s outstanding performers, expressed his ambitious targets for the upcoming season. He emphasized their preparations for the prestigious Bankers Cup, stating, “I have set a personal target for this season, with our focus squarely on winning the Bankers Cup. This preseason tour serves as our starting point, aiming to instill belief in our capabilities.”
Highlighting their team slogan, “First Bank, you first,” Ebuka underscored their commitment to playing high-quality football and creating a strong sense of trust among supporters.
The goalkeeper revealed the team’s broader objectives, including their strong desire to secure promotion from the Nigeria Nationwide League (NLO) to the Nigeria National League (NNL). Ebuka acknowledged that they fell short of this goal last season due to missed opportunities and a failure to adhere to the coach’s instructions during crucial playoff matches.
Ebuka expressed tremendous optimism about the team’s current standard, emphasizing their unity in executing the coach’s game plan. With unwavering determination, he stated, “Our team is in wonderful shape, and everyone is executing the coach’s instructions flawlessly. We are fully prepared to compete, fight, and ultimately emerge as victors.”
First Bank FC’s remarkable performance in the Lagos pre-season tournament demonstrates their unwavering commitment to success. Under the leadership of Great Ebuka and his teammates, their ultimate aim is to secure victory in the Bankers Cup and achieve a coveted promotion to the NNL.
