CurrentReport Blog In a recent clash between Bendel Insurance and Akwa United, the former faced a 3-1 defeat, with Assistant Coach Greg Ikhenoba shedding light on the contributing factors behind the loss. Despite a consolation goal from Zaidu Ayuba, Akwa United’s Ubong Friday and Sani Suleiman secured a victory with their respective goals, leaving Bendel Insurance to reassess their strategies.
Ikhenoba pinpointed a lack of concentration from his team’s defenders as a key issue that led to their downfall on the field. This candid admission reflects the team’s commitment to acknowledging weaknesses and striving for improvement.
Looking ahead, Ikhenoba emphasized the importance of addressing these defensive lapses before their next match in Benin.
“I expected my boys to rise to the occasion but the reverse was the case,” he stated in a post-match interview.
“In football, every coach and team approach games with their strategy believing he is going to win but the result is determined in the field of play, and winning at this level depends on the mentality of the players.
“I won’t say that I am disappointed because that is football for you. I couldn’t believe conceding two goals within three minutes.
“We have a lot to take home from this game and prepare for our next game. I expected the host team to fight for their life and they did but unfortunately, my boys didn’t do enough.” He said
