NPFL: "It's one game after the other, I can't talk about the title" - Ilechukwu

Published on: 05 June 2024

Rangers International Coach, Fidelis Ilechukwu has insisted his team is still building and not so eager to win the title despite being at the top of the Nigeria Premier Football League, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.

The Flying Antelopes over the weekend got a crucial point away from home at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos against Sporting Lagos after a goalless draw.

The result see the Enugu based side go two points better than their rivals, Enyimba FC and Remo Stars respectively in their matchday 34 matches.

Ilechukwu whose team has continue to maintain top spot for some weeks now states that Remo Stars are the team really eager to win the title while his team is eager to take events as they come.

"Remo stars are so serious pursuing the title, but We are so serious taking it one after the other. It's one game after the other, I can't talk about the title. Enyimba won today 4-1. Enyimba top club, got the pedigree of winning the Nigeria Premier League.

We went further to say that they can talk about the title right now as there were more points to fight for.

"We must be careful that's what we are talking about as I'm talking to you we cannot talk about winning the league today because there still points to fight for"

“We’re still developing and building”, he said after he was if he was asked if they are still rebuilding.

The former Coach of defunct MFM of Lagos and Plateau United manager will be seeking for his first major trophy, but still has four matches to execute with wins to achieve this.

 

Uche Dozie

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