In an exclusive interview with Sports247, Festus Felix, the assistant coach of Magboro FC, shared his insights after their 2-0 loss to Bucknor FC. Despite the setback, Felix remained optimistic about their chances in the tournament.
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Reflecting on the match, he acknowledged, “We saw chances but we didn’t use them. After that, we were punished.” Despite this, he maintained hope for their division’s representation in the Super League, saying, “Sure! There is still hope because we still have two games to go. So hopefully, we would bounce back by the special grace of God.”
Felix acknowledged their opponent’s victory and gave credit where it was due, stating, “Actually, they deserved the win. Kudos to them. They used their opportunities effectively. The few chances they had, they capitalized on, so they deserved to win.”
When asked if they could have improved their team selection or tactics, Felix defended their choices, saying, “Not really, we did our best. Along the way, we just missed our chances, that’s all. So, regarding the selection, there is nothing wrong with it.
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As for the tactics, it’s our normal game, but in football, there must be a winner. We had an off day today, but hopefully, we will bounce back.” His positive outlook suggests that Magboro FC remains a formidable contender in the tournament.
