Head coach of Broad Metropolis FC, Kazeem Adeyemi, has expressed satisfaction following his facet’s emphatic 5–2 victory over Mavlon FC within the ongoing Jagaban Cup 2026, whereas insisting there’s nonetheless vital room for enchancment.
Talking after the Matchday 1 encounter on the Nationwide Stadium Surulere, Adeyemi described the end result as encouraging however maintained that his group stays a piece in progress.
“I’m excited in regards to the win, however there are nonetheless issues we will work on. There may be room for enchancment, and this group continues to be growing,” he mentioned.
Broad Metropolis delivered one of many standout performances of the opening spherical, with Ayomide Bakare stealing the highlight after scoring the primary hat-trick of the match. Nevertheless, the ahead was substituted late within the recreation, a transfer the coach confirmed was strategic.
“Sure, we’d like our greatest legs prepared for the subsequent match. They should relaxation forward of subsequent video games,”
Adeyemi defined, hinting at cautious squad administration within the tightly scheduled competitors.
Consideration now shifts to a high-profile Matchday 2 conflict in opposition to Ikorodu Metropolis FC, one of many early favourites within the match. Adeyemi acknowledged the problem forward however stays optimistic about his group’s probabilities.
“They’re an enormous group, and the gamers are conscious of that. We’ll construct on as we speak’s efficiency, though we’ve got restricted time to arrange.”
Past speedy outcomes, the Broad Metropolis coach additionally highlighted the broader significance of the Jagaban Cup and comparable grassroots competitions in Lagos, noting their long-standing impression on youth growth.
“The Jagaban Cup and Supremacy Cup didn’t simply begin as we speak. They’ve at all times been a powerful platform for younger skills, and Broad Metropolis has benefited drastically, with a number of gamers progressing by these competitions.”
With momentum on their facet and a rising star in Bakare, Broad Metropolis FC head into their subsequent fixture with confidence, however absolutely conscious that sterner assessments lie forward of their pursuit of silverware.
