Anyalogu: We can’t afford to lose against 3SC

Rivers United goalkeeper Goalkeeper, Godwin Anyalogu has said United are too strong to lose Saturday’s match day seven Nigeria Professional Football (NPFL) against Shooting Stars Sports Club at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba Ibadan.

Anyalogu who is still “angry” following his side’s failure to pick up any points from match day six fixture against Tornadoes in Lokoja.

The goalkeeper, who conceded three goals in the fixture, says United are mentally strong to be losing this many games this season.

“I am still angry that we lost in Lokoja (to Tornadoes). It was a very complicated game. We were the better side in the first half and had two very good chances to score. Unfortunately, we allowed them to score with the last kick of the half.

“It’s strange that despite scoring in all our matches this season, we have not managed to get a single point away from home this season. We are too strong to be losing this many games and now we must correct it when we face Shooting Stars on Saturday,” he said. 

Anyalogu also discussed the relationship he enjoys with the club’s other goalkeepers, revealing that the camaraderie amongst them is something to be admired.

“There is no jealousy. After matches, we all sit together to critique the performance of whoever plays.

“It’s a good thing because the atmosphere is positive,” he said.

He insisted that he and his colleagues would fight hard to get a point in the game against 3SC, admitting that he would have no problems if he’s dropped to the bench for Saturday’s game.

He rounded off by admitting that he would have no problems if he’s dropped to the bench for Saturday’s game.

“Have I done enough to start on Saturday? I think that is a decision for the coach but I will have no problems if (Sunday) Rotimi starts ahead of me. What is important to me is for the team to get at least a point in Ibadan. Losing two straight games will affect our position on the table so we must do our best,” he said.

Saturday’s game between 3SC and Rivers United kicks off at 4:15pm (5:15 CAT) and is live on SuperSport.