Lagos weather affecting my players performance – Enyimba boss, Finidi laments

Lagos weather affecting my players performance – Enyimba boss, Finidi laments

Enyimba head coach, Finidi George has expressed displeasure over the timing of his team’s matches in the Nigeria Premier league Super Six playoffs.

The eight-time NPL champions played their opening two games in the competition at 2pm.

The People’s Elephant next game against Bendel Insurance will also kick off at 2pm.

The former Super Eagles winger claimed the weather affected his players’ performance in both games.

The timing of our two matches against Remo Stars and Lobi Stars made things difficult for us in both games ,” Finidi told Daily Post at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena.

“The weather really affected my players but we will continue to cope with it and do our best.

“They are professionals and are ready for any challenges. Getting here to play in the playoff was not easy and we know it will be challenging to go home with the trophy.”

The Aba giants defeated Lobi Stars 1-0 for their first victory of the competition on Monday.

The two-time African champions occupy top spot on the log with four points from two games

Enyimba will take on Bendel Insurance in their matchday 3 encounter on Wednesday.