Cynosure FC's NPFL project team head coach, Christian Okonkwo, was full of praise for his players after their incredible backs-against-the-wall display earned them a point against Enyimba FC in a preseason match held on Thursday at the Enyimba FC stadium in Aba.
The 'Bull' tutored side initially conceded in the 15th minute but thrilled the "Elephant" by equalizing with a goal, thanks to Edeh Victor's top-class display, firing in the equalizer in the 75th minute of the encounter. Despite not converting chances late on and seeing a potential win turn into a draw, Coach Okonkwo was thrilled with his players for putting their bodies on the line to grind out a result and maintain a good run in the project campaign.
"We knew how difficult it was going to be to play against a big club like Enyimba FC," Coach Okonkwo said. "Playing against three of the biggest clubs in Nigeria within eight days was an enormous task, and I'm happy with how my players have fared. We struggled in the first 10 to 15 minutes to control certain spaces, and they scored the goal, but we reacted incredibly well."
"We showed unbelievable character and personality, and then we had the game where we wanted it. The players showed again that they are ready in any context, that it's strong. We want clubs in the NPFL to see that they can play at the highest level of league football in Nigeria."
This special Cynosure FC NPFL preseason project is an initiative of the Nationwide League One (NLO) side, designed to provide experienced and tested players who are currently free agents with a platform to showcase their talents. The project aims to give these players an opportunity to demonstrate their skills and potentially secure contracts in the Nigeria Premier Football League.
Tour Results and Upcoming Fixtures
Here are the full results so far from the tour:
- Rangers Intl 0-0 Cynosure FC
- Rivers United 1-0 Cynosure FC
- Enyimba FC 1-1 Cynosure FC
The team will now turn its focus to the 4th Gusau/Ahlan pre-season football tournament, scheduled to hold in Lafia from August 1, 2025.
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