Remo Stars captain, Junior Nduka, radiates confidence in his team’s ability to recover from their setback in the ongoing 2022/23 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) championship playoffs.
Despite being involved in a penalty incident during their previous match against Enyimba on Saturday, Nduka remains optimistic about his team’s chances.
Speaking to Sports247.NG, Nduka revealed that the goal they scored was a well-executed plan. They had previously practiced the same move and decided to employ it again, which ultimately worked out in their favor. As the game was nearing its conclusion, the Sky Blue Boys were awarded a crucial free-kick. Nduka stepped up and beautifully converted it, ensuring that the match ended in a 2-2 draw.
Nduka also expressed his disappointment with the penalty awarded against them. In his opinion, it was an unjust decision that had an impact on the final result. However, he acknowledged that he was not disheartened because his team managed to come back and salvage a draw from the match. Despite the setback, Nduka believed that their overall performance deserved a victory.
The Remo Stars captain highlighted the significance of both the opening and closing stages of a game. He recognized that strong performances in these crucial moments can greatly influence the outcome. With remaining matches still to be played, Nduka remained steadfast in his belief that their aspirations were not significantly compromised by the draw against Enyimba.
Nduka’s confidence in his team’s ability to bounce back from setbacks is commendable. His positive attitude and belief in their strategies and abilities will undoubtedly motivate the Remo Stars players to continue fighting for success in the NPFL championship playoffs. As the team’s captain, Nduka’s unwavering confidence sets an example for his teammates and instills a sense of resilience within the squad.
As the tournament progresses, Remo Stars will have the opportunity to learn from their past experiences and improve upon their performance. With Nduka leading the way, the team is well-positioned to make a strong comeback and challenge their opponents in the upcoming matches and will be looking to gain the Continental ticket.
Today, What a match between Remo Stars and Rivers United, a good promo for the league, ended 2-2 with the last 2 goals coming 1min apart into the injury time.
FT: Rivers United 2-2 Remo Stars.
16’ Nyima Nwagua ⚽️
71’, 90+4 Adedayo Lekan ⚽️⚽️
90+5 Adefemi Lukman ⚽️
#NPFLChampionshipPlayoff.
