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NPFL: Sporting Lagos will compete, Buter assures fans

From The Punch · () English

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  • Sporting Lagos coach Jeffery Buter expressed confidence in the team's ability to compete in the Nigeria Premier Football League.
  • The team recently won the ValueJet Pre-Season title, beating Remo Stars 2-1 in the final.
  • Buter assured fans that the club, recently promoted back to the top flight, is ready for the challenge of a 38-game league season.

Sporting Lagos coach Jeffery Buter is optimistic about the club's prospects in the upcoming Nigeria Premier Football League season. Having guided the team back to the top flight after a brief absence, Buter assured fans that they can "dream again" following their victory in the ValueJet Pre-Season title.

It was the test we were looking for. We just got promoted to the NPFL after two seasons away. Competing against the best teams in the country, three teams on the continent and a very good Remo team shows the level that we are at, and I think we can even get better.

— Jeffery ButerThe Sporting Lagos coach assessed the team's performance in the ValueJet Pre-Season tournament.

The team secured the pre-season title by defeating Remo Stars 2-1 in the final, with goals from Aliyu Baba and Sodiq Ayoade. This victory capped an impressive off-season campaign where Sporting Lagos remained unbeaten, overcoming strong opponents like Abia Warriors and Shooting Stars. Buter highlighted the significance of competing against top-tier teams, including continental contenders, as a true measure of their current level.

Buter emphasized the team's growing habit of winning in difficult away environments, noting their success in the pre-season tournament held on opponents' grounds. He sees this as crucial for building the right mentality for a long league season. "It's a league, it's 38 games, we are going to compete, and I think the fans can dream this season," Buter stated, conveying his belief in the team's potential.

We are beginning to pick up the habit of winning in difficult places. The whole of last season, we won five away games, and we have won the championship on the grounds of the opponents.

— Jeffery ButerButer highlighted the team's resilience and ability to secure victories away from home.

Sporting Lagos earned promotion back to the NPFL in May after spending two seasons in the lower division, securing their return with a hard-fought win. Their league campaign begins on August 30 with an away match against Doma United. Buter's confidence stems from the team's recent performance and their successful return to the top flight, aiming to build on their momentum.

It’s a league, it’s 38 games, we are going to compete, and I think the fans can dream this season.

— Jeffery ButerThe coach expressed his optimism for Sporting Lagos's upcoming NPFL campaign.
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