Pierre Coly Blames Referee For Rangers Loss To Taraba
Published: March 10, 2015
Enugu Rangers’s Senegalese defender Pierre Coly has pointed an accusing finger to the referee, following the Flying Antelopes 3 - 2 loss to Taraba FC in both teams opening fixture in the Nigeria Professional Football League.
Coly scored in the first half to bring the scoreline to 1 - 1, only for the referee to award an undeserved penalty few minutes after the interval.
“The Nigerian referees are not doing well, especially in away matches. We were not supposed to lose that match.
“The referee gave them a penalty which they did not deserve, but their third goal was legitimate.
“I decided to remain in Rangers because of the supporters. Fans come to watch our games, so I am motivated to play well.
“Everything here at Rangers is peaceful, nobody is disturbing me, ” Pierre Coly said to allnigeriasoccer.com.
Asked about his targets for the season, Coly replied : “Our target is to qualify for the CAF Champions League by wining the League.
“We also want to win the Federation Cup, we must win a trophy this season.”
The experienced center - half is spending his third season at Enugu Rangers.
Photo Credit : Private
Coly scored in the first half to bring the scoreline to 1 - 1, only for the referee to award an undeserved penalty few minutes after the interval.
“The Nigerian referees are not doing well, especially in away matches. We were not supposed to lose that match.
“The referee gave them a penalty which they did not deserve, but their third goal was legitimate.
“I decided to remain in Rangers because of the supporters. Fans come to watch our games, so I am motivated to play well.
“Everything here at Rangers is peaceful, nobody is disturbing me, ” Pierre Coly said to allnigeriasoccer.com.
Asked about his targets for the season, Coly replied : “Our target is to qualify for the CAF Champions League by wining the League.
“We also want to win the Federation Cup, we must win a trophy this season.”
The experienced center - half is spending his third season at Enugu Rangers.
Photo Credit : Private
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