US-Based Coach, Ushurhe Tips Messiah FC To Go Far At Lagos FA Cup

Nigerian US-based football coach, Anthony Ushurhe has wished his former club, Messiah Football Club all the best in the ongoing Winners Golden Bet/Lagos State Challenge Cup.

The annual competition kicked off last weekend and Messiah FC would begin their campaign in the second round of the competition.

Ushurhe said the Lagos-based amateur club is well known in the state and they have can go all way to the final if the players play to coach instructions and give their best to the club.

“I am optimistic that Messiah FC would do well in Lagos FA Cup. The club has a football pedigree as far as clubs are concerned in Lagos. I took Messiah to the quarter-final stage in 2015 before First Bank defeated us through penalties and since then the club has been doing well in various competitions.

“Having seen the Messiah FC recently in some friendly matches and the calibre of players recruited in the club, I am sure that the club would perform creditably well in FA Cup. I wish them all the best in their outings,” said Ushurhe who is currently in the US for the coaching course.

Meanwhile, Director of Springsoca United, Oladapo Emmanuel has reacted following the team’s victory over Broadcity Football Club in the first round of Winners Golden Bet Lagos State Challenge Cup.

Springsoca United defeated Broadcity 5-4 in the penalty shootout after a barren draw at the regulation time. The pulsating tie was held over the weekend at Iraye Community pitch, Epe.

Emmanuel in a chat with our correspondent admitted that it was a tough encounter but thanked goodness that his team came out victorious. He commended his players for their doggedness and determination displayed throughout the pulsating tie.