Abia Angels’ Benson Targets Positive End To Historic Super Six Campaign
Abia Angels Chief Coach Judith Benson has insisted her side remains focused on finishing strongly at the NWFL Premiership Super Six despite being held to a goalless draw by Nasarawa Amazons on Matchday 4 on Friday.
The debutants earned a hard-fought point in a tense encounter that ended 0-0 at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Port Harcourt, leaving them fourth on the table with five points ahead of their final match against FC Robo Queens on Sunday.
Speaking after the game, Benson revealed that her team had worked extensively on correcting the mistakes that led to their heavy 6-2 defeat to Edo Queens in the last game.
“We lost our last game with a wide margin against Edo Queens and so we went back to the drawing board and had to fix the lapses we noticed,” Benson told Dasportstainment247 in Port Harcourt.
“We also made some key changes, including an adjustment to our formation. That was why we came out strongly today. The hope was to win, but we couldn’t. We thank God we did not lose today.”
The coach reiterated that Abia Angels did not come to Port Harcourt merely to participate in their maiden Super Six appearance but to compete for honours.
“We are first-timers in the Super 6 and, as I have said before, we didn’t come just to make up the numbers. We are here to achieve something and even emerge champions.”
Abia Angels still have one game left against FC Robo Queens, and Benson believes her team can round off an impressive debut campaign on a positive note.
“We already know where our players are lacking and we are going back to tighten those loopholes and ensure we are able to compete strongly against FC Robo Queens in the next game.”
