Asaba, Delta State – The tension dey high for the Nigeria National League (NNL) Super 8 Playoffs. Coach Ayodeji Ayeni of Crown FC don come out gidigba, dem no go take nonsense again. Dis man don call out say officiating for the league need serious upgrade, as e dey vex about the wahala wey don happen for his team’s matches.
Ayeni dey prepare for dem crucial final group match against Warri Wolves, but e no go lie, e dey feel the pressure. Dis coach, wey sabi the game well well, talk say dem ref don make some funny calls wey don affect their progress. The early penalty dem give against Crown FC during their first match, plus the late one when dem face Osun United, na dem wahala dey chop his morale small. “We dey resilient, but these things no easy,” e yarn.
Even though wahala dey here, Coach Ayeni still get hope for NPFL qualification. Dis Super 8 campaign na learning process for him boys, and e believe say if dem jom they focus on next game, dem fit balance am against Warri Wolves.”We go fit handle am with correct strategy,” he said. “We need that victory to dey in our NPFL matter.”
Crown FC dey chant for justice too, as Ayeni don call out the NNL Organising Committee. Him dey beg dem to check how referees dey run their work make sure say everybody go dey play fair. “No be say we wan complain, but we no wan make officiating spoil the fun. We just need level ground for our match against the home team,” e talk.
Coach Ayeni no just dey depend on luck, he dey also look support from dem fans. Him don urge Crown FC fans to stand gidigba with the team. “If we stay united, and with God dey our side, na so we go fit go back to the top league. The boys dey hungry to perform, dem ready to give their best,” he add.
For now, Crown FC dey face serious pressure, as dem need to win against Warri Wolves to keep dem NPFL hopes alive. Na true say the journey no easy, but with Ayeni’s determination, who know? Dem fit shock everyone.
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