Ayeni Expects 'lnstant Sparks' After Mid-Season Squad Shake Up
Following the additions of new players to the squad of Ekiti United FC, Coach Ayodeji Ayeni expects serious turnaround of results week in week out at the ongoing season.
The new recruits led by one time Beach Eagles captain, Isiaka Olawale have also promised to ensure cohesion and unity in the team to further brighten the chance of the team in playing at the Super 8 at the end of the season.
The players who were unveiled prior to kickoff of the week 13 match against Stores of Lagos expressed delight at the warm reception accorded them by the fans and technical crew of Ekiti United FC
Speaking with the head coach , Ayodeji Ayeni said he was optimistic that the fresh legs will bring quality in key departments of the team.
The coach who wished the delisted players best in their endeavours said those that were let go to at the end of the first stanza of the league were considered surplus to requirements.
The coach while calling for sustenance of support for the team noted that the match against Stores did not go as planned as the technical crew was expecting more than the single goal scored in the match.
He said more goals would have been recorded in favour of Ekiti United fc but for some begging chances including a penalty that were missed in the second half of the encounter.
The players unveiled on Sunday included Goalkeeper, Joseph Okoh, striker Eniola Adewura, defender Bakare Emmanuel, winger Effiong Itoro, strikers Femi Ojo,
Abdul Razaq and Oripelaye Taiwo as well as defender Joseph Emeka and experienced attacking midfielder Isiaka Olawale.
The team currently occupying the 5th place on group B1 of NNL table with 18 points. Ayeni tutored side will travel to Rivers State this weekend to face Go Round FC in week 14 of the Nigeria National League.
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