Ikorodu City Earn Late Draw Against Remo Stars but Face Concentration Issues, Says Coach Aweroro

Ikorodu City head coach, Nurudeen Aweroro, has pointed to lapses in concentration as the key reason his team could only manage a 1-1 draw against Remo Stars in their latest league encounter.

The thrilling contest saw Remo Stars take an early lead through Ibrahim Shuaibu, who found the back of the net in the 8th minute. The visitors maintained their advantage for much of the match, but a late equalizer from Chineme Chinonso in the 90th minute salvaged a point for Ikorodu City, leaving fans at the edge of their seats.

After the match, Coach Aweroro expressed mixed feelings about the performance:

“In the game of football, a coach must expect to win, draw, or lose. It didn’t work out as planned for us, but I still believe we did our best,” Aweroro said.

While praising his players’ determination to fight back, Aweroro lamented the moments of distraction that proved costly against a formidable side like Remo Stars:

“The major problem we had in the game was losing concentration. We were supposed to concentrate from the beginning of the game to the end. Losing our focus became a big problem for us, and we paid for it.”

The result leaves Ikorodu City in a precarious position as they continue their battle to avoid relegation.

Opinion: A Tale of Grit and Lessons

Ikorodu City showed commendable grit to secure a draw against a well-organized Remo Stars side, especially after trailing for over 80 minutes. However, Aweroro’s post-match analysis highlights a recurring theme in football: the cost of mental lapses.

For teams battling to remain in the league, every second counts. Matches like these serve as a wake-up call for the Oga Boys to tighten their focus and resilience if they are to maintain their spot in the league next season.

On the other hand, their ability to claw back into the game, even in the dying moments, is a testament to their fighting spirit—an attribute they’ll need to harness in the weeks ahead.

The Road Ahead

As the league progresses, Ikorodu City’s survival will depend on lessons learned from games like this. Concentration, discipline, and tactical awareness will be crucial if they are to transform narrow draws into vital victories.

The Oga Boys have shown they can compete, but consistency will determine their fate. Fans will hope this hard-fought draw serves as a stepping stone for better performances in the matches to come.