Remo Stars head coach Olumide Ajibolade has expressed satisfaction with his team's performance following a 1-0 victory over Rovers FC in their National Premier Football League (NPFL) opener. The win marks the beginning of the season for the club, with Olalekan Malik scoring the decisive goal of the matchday one encounter.
In a post-match interview, Ajibolade acknowledged the challenges faced by his squad, describing the contest as keenly fought. "It was a very difficult game because we dealt with a lot of issues that we couldn't control," the coach stated, noting the high stakes of the opening fixture.
Ajibolade highlighted the inexperience of his players in the top flight, admitting that nervousness was evident among the squad. Despite these hurdles, he commended the team's resilience, stating, "The boys are new to the league, and there was nervousness among them, but they were able to push on to get the winning goal."
"Overall, I'm pleased with the performance of the players; it's good to have three points. We take that and move on." — Olumide Ajibolade
The coach emphasized the importance of securing the three points, viewing the result as a solid foundation for the remainder of the campaign. He indicated that the team will focus on building momentum from this initial success as they prepare for upcoming fixtures.
Remo Stars will next travel to Akure to face Sunshine Stars in a week-two fixture. The match will serve as the club's second test in the league, providing an opportunity to build on the confidence gained from their opening day win.
<small>Source: Daily Post Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
