Enyimba U19 secured a commanding 3-1 victory over R2 FINESSE FA, and head coach has credited the team's preparation and tactical discipline for the win.
Speaking after the match, the coach dedicated the victory to Enyimba FC chairman, Amb. Kanu Nwankwo, for his unwavering support of the club’s youth setup.
"Our 3-1 win today was well-deserved, as we worked hard for it. My coaching crew, the players, and I have been preparing for this match since our FA Cup game against Abia Warriors. We corrected our mistakes and built on our strengths, and it paid off today," the coach said.
One of the game's defining moments came in the 13th minute when goalkeeper Mathew Eze made a crucial penalty save. The coach praised his shot-stopper’s efforts, highlighting the team’s penalty training.
"That was a fantastic save! Mathew Eze is my number one goalkeeper for now. We've been working on penalty saves in training, and it was great to see it pay off today."
Enyimba’s attacking display was spearheaded by Nelson Suleiman, who netted all three goals. The coach expressed his delight at the striker’s performance.
"Nelson Suleiman was exceptional today. I've been working with him tactically as an attacker, and I knew he had the potential to perform better than he did against Abia Warriors. Thankfully, he scored three goals today."
Despite the win, the coach acknowledged the quality of R2 FINESSE FA, commending their possession play and tactical organization.
"R2 FINESSE FA is a good side. They kept possession well and were tactically sound. However, I believe our tactical approach was better, and it worked in our favor today."
With this result, Enyimba U19 continues to build momentum as they progress in their campaign.
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