The need for attackers to take their chances in front of goal, creates a relaxed atmosphere for the team to play well.
This was the remark of Plateau United Technical Adviser, Mbwas Mangut, after his team defeated visiting Akwa United one- goal to nil in the NPFL match day 34 at the New Jos Stadium.
Though, happy with the result, he held that they expected a difficult match because of the position of Akwa Utd.
Coach Mbwas said “I’m happy with the result, though we expected a difficult game because of their position on the log and we too needed to be up there.
“the team is improving, though the season has witnessed lots of complications like points deduction, lack of full support from home and more. It takes a lot of courage for a player to withstand all these and our fans expecting us to do better and finish the season well. It is our resolve to finish strong”.
The coach assured that they’ll improve more as the other games will not be taken for granted as they’re working to achieve a positive and leave the team where the supporters will be pleased with them.
On the Vincent Temitope being a marked man by every team that plays against Plateau utd, Mangut, stated that its normal for teams to work on their opponents strength and weakness; so, his presence on the pitch could be a distraction for opponents. “Its normal with every team to read their opponents strength and weakness, Vincent is one of our strength but sometimes, he could be a distraction for the team and for some other players to do the damage, his composure and how he takes all these is what makes him a star”.
While reacting, Coach Kennedy Boboye, unequivocally stated that they didn’t play up to standard according to his judgement and a silly mistake accounted for the goal by Plateau.
Coach Boboye, expressed their desire to keep pushing and working to avoid the drop. He congratulated Plateau as both Plateau utd and Akwa Utd are is team having won the league with both teams.
Credit: Nathaniel Mobolade, SSI Media
