Gabriel Ezema, Head Coach of Solution FC, has given his team a pass mark for their performance in the 2024/2025 Nigeria National League (NNL), saying the Awka-based side posted a commendable showing despite finishing outside the playoff spots, Completesports.com reports.
Solution FC sit fifth on the standings with 26 points after 19 matches and will travel to face Calabar Rovers in the final Matchday 20 fixture this weekend.
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“It was a good campaign for us because we didn’t find ourselves in a position where we would have been struggling for survival,” Ezema told Completesports.com on Tuesday morning.
“Instead, we are up a bit—close, but still slightly off the playoff qualification mark.”
Solution FC will be guests of Calabar Rovers in their final Conference B fixture this weekend.
Coach Ezema informed Completesports.com that he is looking forward to a better and more rewarding campaign next season.
“Every end marks a new beginning. Yes, we still have our last match of the season away to Calabar Rovers this weekend. But then, as one season ends, you always look forward to a better one coming up.
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“That’s our target. But first, let’s see out this one and then begin to plan for the next.”
Ezema was Rangers’ Assistant Coach under Imama Amapakabo when the Coal City Flying Antelopes won the 2015/2016 NPFL title.
He was also part of Gbenga Ogunbote’s backroom staff that won the 2018 President Federation Cup after a dramatic three-goal comeback draw against Kano Pillars. Rangers went on to win the trophy via penalty kicks.
By Sab Osuji
