Heartland’s head coach Blames Loss of Focus for Heartland’s Defeat to Plateau United
Heartland’s head coach, Emmanuel Amuneke, attributed his team’s 3-2 defeat to Plateau United to a loss of concentration during the match.
Speaking after the game, Amuneke acknowledged that although his team played well and scored some impressive goals, they faltered at crucial moments, allowing Plateau United to take advantage.
He admitted that such lapses in focus were a part of football, but emphasized that his team would learn from the experience. Despite the loss, Amuneke remained optimistic about Heartland’s future growth. He expressed confidence that the team would continue to develop as they work on refining their weaknesses. He also reiterated that the league season is a marathon, and the team’s focus should remain on improving and evolving throughout the course of the competition.
Amuneke also took the opportunity to commend Plateau United for their victory. He acknowledged that the Jos-based team made the most of the opportunities they had during the game and used their resources effectively to secure the win. The match, which took place at the New Jos Stadium on Sunday, was described by Amuneke as an exciting encounter where both teams played well.
In his closing remarks, the Heartland coach reinforced the importance of progress and development for his team. He stressed the need to identify areas for improvement and work towards enhancing the players’ abilities as they continue their journey in the league.
