{"id":4741,"date":"2021-04-15T13:42:29","date_gmt":"2021-04-15T13:42:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.onwardnews24.com\/?p=4741"},"modified":"2021-04-15T13:42:35","modified_gmt":"2021-04-15T13:42:35","slug":"npfl-la-liga-u15-promises-day-1-wrap-day-2-preview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onwardnews24.com\/npfl-la-liga-u15-promises-day-1-wrap-day-2-preview\/","title":{"rendered":"NPFL\/La Liga U15 Promises – Day 1 Wrap, DAY 2 Preview"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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A solitary strike from the impressive Samuel Effiong helped Akwa United claim a 1-0 win in their 2021 NPFL\/La Liga U15 Promises opener against Abia Warriors at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium on Thursday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Abia Warriors had the better of the play, but could not turn their dominance into three points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to Abia Warriors coach, Emenike Ezeugo, his boys weren’t lucky in the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“The boys tried and played very well. This is the first match and I can’t judge the boys. In our second match, we should hopefully pick it up from there,” he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“It was just hardluck, it is not easy to create chances. When you create chances and don’t convert them, then the luck isn’t there.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“The target is to qualify from the group stage. From there, I will think about the next level.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coach Edward Edemekong who tutored the Young Promise Keepers felt relieved with the win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“I give kudos to the players for their resilience. They were magnificent and got a good result.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“I think Abia Warriors have a good team. The last time we met, it was 4-1 in our favour. I think they have really improved. I give them a lot of credit.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n