Confluence Queens Can Also Pick Points On The Road - Zico

Published: July 05, 2015

The Head Coach of Nigeria Women Premier League, NWPL side, Confluence Queens FC, Suileman Adamu known as “ ZICO ” is optimistic his side can get points away from home after the Wada Queens were held 1-1 at home by Osun Babes.

The Week 4 encounter played at Confluence Stadium, Lokoja on Saturday saw a 13th minute goal from in- form youngster Precious Edowor.

Confluence Queens leveled the score from Aluko Mariam’s converted spot-kick after Lola Philips was hacked in Osun Babes’ box

However, the home team failed to utilize their few scoring chances and had to labored to avoid their first defeat at home this season against Osun Babes who remains unbeaten with four games.

Speaking through the club spokesperson Tosin Ojo, Zico lamented the set back from points dropped, insisting that his side can as well picks point away from home despite the disappointing result

“It was not a good result for us, because we expected to win the game and work hard to get more on the road but its disappointing we dropped two points at home.

“All we need right now is work hard and correct on our deficiencies, we can also pick points away from home.” Zico concludes

Technical Adviser of Osun Babes Mr Johnson Kehinde praised his girls determination and good officiating of the match adding that the Omoluabi Babes capitalized on their opponents weakness.

“We bless God for the point, and the officiating of officiating today is very okay, I think is just the will of God, these girls have not been paid salaries for eleven months now but they are ready to do better than last season.

“Confluence Queens of last season is better than this season judging from today’s performance, and I’m surprised they didn’t use any of the two players signed from our team, ” Kehinde said.

The Wada Queens have only managed 4points points out of possible 12 from four matches and will return to action on Wednesday to face Ibom Angels in the Federation Cup billed for Anambra before playing away to same team at the weekend in NWPL.