Dolphins head coach, Stanley Eguma is already prepared for life without Emem Eduok in the coming football season.
As the club prepares for Saturday’s 2nd leg 1st round CAF Confederation Cup clash against Leones Vegetarianos FC in Port Harcourt, Eguma extols the virtues of Emem saying his departure is a big loss for the club.
“In football, players come and go and clubs eventually replace those who depart,” Eguma said.
“The thing is that Emem does not fall in the category of players that you can easily replace.
“We tried to get Peter Ebimobowei soon after his departure was confirmed but unfortunately for us and fortunately for Peter he secured another deal outside the country which was beneficial to him,” Eguma said.
Dolphins eventually settled for Christian Pyagbara who crossed from city neighbours, Sharks to team up with the duo of Ifeanyi Egwim and Omo Johnson who were with the team last season.
“Pyagbara is one player that can comfortably fit into the shoes Emem left behind and I’m happy about it.
“He has a knack for scoring goals and he did so last season so we hope will continue that way this season especially in the CAF Confederation Cup.
“Ifeanyi Egwim has been with us for some time and though he didn’t do too well last season we hope he will pick up this season,” Eguma said.
“Omo Johnson is another striker we have and I must say we are gradually getting to replace Emem and by the time these players click we may forget the name of Eduok,” Eguma said.
As the club prepares for Saturday’s 2nd leg 1st round CAF Confederation Cup clash against Leones Vegetarianos FC in Port Harcourt, Eguma extols the virtues of Emem saying his departure is a big loss for the club.
“In football, players come and go and clubs eventually replace those who depart,” Eguma said.
“The thing is that Emem does not fall in the category of players that you can easily replace.
“We tried to get Peter Ebimobowei soon after his departure was confirmed but unfortunately for us and fortunately for Peter he secured another deal outside the country which was beneficial to him,” Eguma said.
Dolphins eventually settled for Christian Pyagbara who crossed from city neighbours, Sharks to team up with the duo of Ifeanyi Egwim and Omo Johnson who were with the team last season.
“Pyagbara is one player that can comfortably fit into the shoes Emem left behind and I’m happy about it.
“He has a knack for scoring goals and he did so last season so we hope will continue that way this season especially in the CAF Confederation Cup.
“Ifeanyi Egwim has been with us for some time and though he didn’t do too well last season we hope he will pick up this season,” Eguma said.
“Omo Johnson is another striker we have and I must say we are gradually getting to replace Emem and by the time these players click we may forget the name of Eduok,” Eguma said.
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