Ikorodu Metropolis FC midfielder Vibrant Ozebagbe has praised his group’s resilience and character after their hard-fought 0-0 draw with Kwara United in a Nigeria Premier Soccer League (NPFL) conflict.
The sport, which passed off on the Kwara State Stadium Complicated on matchday three of the 2024/2025 season, marked Ikorodu Metropolis’s first-ever NPFL level since their promotion.
Talking after the match, Ozebagbe expressed satisfaction with the efficiency of his teammates, noting that the consequence would enhance their confidence for upcoming fixtures.
“That is key for us and helps with our confidence going into our subsequent sport at dwelling,” Ozebagbe instructed BSN. “The boys did present some character, and it paid off for us on the finish.”
Ozebagbe additionally highlighted areas of enchancment for the group, significantly in sustaining focus and avoiding errors that value them of their opening match in opposition to Katsina United. “We’d like focus, win the second balls, and keep away from sloppy errors. These are areas we labored on after our first sport in Katsina.”
Waiting for their subsequent problem, Ozebagbe emphasised that the group would play with a unique mentality at dwelling, promising followers an entertaining show of soccer.
“The mentality is totally different once we play at dwelling. We’re going to play our model of soccer, and the followers are going to benefit from the sport.”
Ikorodu Metropolis will face a tricky take a look at on Wednesday as they tackle defending champions Rangers Worldwide in Lagos. They’ll then host Nasarawa United over the weekend, aiming to construct on their optimistic consequence and proceed their progress within the NPFL.