Nasarawa Amazons’ Olaoye Targets Rivers Angels Scalp As Title Race Goes To Final Day
Nasarawa Amazons assistant coach Seyi Olaoye admitted his side was disappointed after being held to a goalless draw by Abia Angels on Matchday 4 of the NWFL Premiership Super Six in Port Harcourt on Friday.
The Lafia-based side dominated possession and created several opportunities but failed to find the breakthrough in a tense contest that ended 0-0.
The draw left Nasarawa Amazons third on the table with seven points, level with Bayelsa Queens but behind on goal difference.
“The draw is disappointing. It wasn’t the result we wanted because we played better than the last game if you check the ball possession. We created a lot of chances but we didn’t score before we got a lifeline in the 90th minute from the penalty spot. We cannot start apportioning blame now. We win and lose together,” Olaoye said.
The coach insisted there were no issues within the squad and maintained that the team had competed strongly throughout the tournament.
Looking ahead to the decisive final day clash against Rivers Angels, Olaoye said: “We are going all out to see that we can get the three points against Rivers Angels and try to see what comes out of the other game between Edo Queens and Bayelsa Queens.”
He also dismissed suggestions that Abia Angels have become rivals of Nasarawa Amazons.
“Abia Angels are not our rivals. It is only this season that they got four points off us. In previous seasons, we have always beaten them both home and away. It happens in football and we can’t term it as rivalry yet.”
