Salaudeen Raheem, one of the youngest players of Buruj Football Academy, shared his thoughts on their recent match against Okaka FC in the recent NLO match, which ended in a 3-1 loss.
Raheem compared the performance to their previous game, noting that the last game was better despite the loss.
He highlighted issues with concentration and midfield organization during the match against Okaka FC.
“The last game was better than this game. We lost a lot. We lost concentration too much,” Raheem explained in an interview with Sports 247.
Discussing the dynamics of the game, Raheem pointed out weaknesses in their midfield, which allowed the opposing team to exploit gaps and create scoring opportunities.
“The first half, our main problem was the midfield. The midfield was not compact. Mostly, the opposing team used the midfield to get to our defence,” he stated.
Despite the challenges faced, Raheem expressed optimism for improvement in future matches. He emphasized the need for maximum effort and determination from the team.
“For our next game, we need to give our best because we are not trying enough. We are not trying enough. This team, they are not better than us,” Raheem asserted.
Raheem’s insights highlight the team’s commitment to addressing weaknesses and striving for better performances in upcoming fixtures, demonstrating their determination to bounce back from setbacks.
