Head coach of Kwara United, Tunde Sanni, has expressed confidence that his facet can overturn their slim 4-3 first-leg loss to Ghanaian giants Asante Kotoko within the CAF Confederation Cup after they meet once more in Abeokuta on Sunday.
Sanni admitted that conceding 4 targets in Accra was uncommon for his workforce however praised his gamers for scoring three very important away targets that stored the tie alive.
“It was not like us to concede that many, however I have to give credit score to the boys for combating again and scoring thrice away from residence,” Sanni mentioned. “These targets are crucial for us going into the second leg.”
The coach believes his facet might be a distinct proposition on residence soil. “Kotoko can not cease us right here,” he declared. “We’re a troublesome workforce to beat in Abeokuta, and with our followers behind us, we are going to present our true energy.”
Sanni additionally famous that some key gamers didn’t carry out at their finest within the first leg however are anticipated to enhance within the return match. “We had a couple of gamers who weren’t absolutely sharp in Accra, however again at residence I’m positive they may step up,” he defined. “We can even tighten up defensively and ensure we don’t give Kotoko simple possibilities.”
The coach urged his gamers to remain centered and seize the chance. “That is the type of match that defines a workforce’s character,” he mentioned. “We respect Kotoko, however we consider in ourselves. If we play with self-discipline and take our possibilities, we are going to undergo.
He concluded with a rallying message to the followers: “Our supporters ought to come out in numbers. Their vitality will push us to get the end result we’d like,” Sanni said
