Nikyu targets more away points

By Taofeek Babalola

Wikki Tourists technical adviser, Bala Nikyu has set his sight on getting more away points before the end of the ongoing Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season, Sportinglens.blogspot.com can reveal.

Nikyu led the Giants Elephants to its first away point this season after playing a goalless draw against FC Ifeanyi Ubah in the matchday 25 on Sunday at Nnewi Stadium.

Nikyu told Sportinglens.blogspot.com that he is poised to make the team big again.

“It was a good outing for us and we thanked God that we were able to achieve it against Ifeanyi Ubah. We were determined for the match and I want to commend my players for their resilient and dedication throughout the match. It was not a difficult game and it was not an easy one as well. But it was a 50-50 encounter.

“In fact, we would have won the game and picked three points in that match because we had some late minute chances in the added times but we were unable to convert the chances. If we had converted those chances it would have been another story entirely.  Well, the match has been play and it is now behind us. Our focus is now on our next games. We will ensure that we pick another away point before the season end. Although, I don’t know where and when it will happen but we will surely work for it,” Nikyu said to Sportinglens.blogspot.com.

The former Katsina United manager said he would ensure that his wards are not over celebrating the Ifeanyi Ubah’s feat.

“Well, it is not a good thing to work very hard and get point away and come back home and let it slip away. We will ensure that the players keep their focus and determination and make them look as if they are suffering in the training so that they will know that it is not over yet,” Nikyu added.