Sylvanus Okpala earned high praise after Edel FC’s 2-0 defeat of Smart City FC in Saturday’s Nigeria National League (NNL) Conference A matchday 19 fixture, Completesports.com reports.
The victory catapulted the ‘Quick Silver’ side to 7th position on the NNL Conference A table with 18 points – five points behind sixth-placed Abia Comets, who have amassed 23 points from the same number of matches.
Edel FC will travel to face Abia Comets in the final match of the season this weekend, with a win or draw good enough to secure their safety.
“This is what experience is all about. He’s proved that he’s the ‘Quick Silver’ we knew during his playing career,” said one of the jubilant fans, who identified himself as Joe Akukwe.
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“If Quick Silver had come earlier, Edel would have been one of the contenders for promotion to the NPFL.”
Similarly, Eze Ndukwe, another spectator at the Awka City Stadium – venue of the match – said Edel must avoid defeat in Umuahia to retain their NNL status.
“We thank God for today’s victory. The important thing is for them to ensure they secure a point against Abia Comets to remain in the NNL,” Ndukwe said.
“Okpala is a good coach, not the talking type. He has shown that he has what it takes to lead the club to glory.”
By Sab Osuji
