Head coach of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions Enyimba FC Finidi George has ascribed the club’s defeat to Katsina Utd in the Naija Super 8 to fatigue.

The 2023 NPFL champions recorded a shocking 2-1 loss to the newly promoted side on Tuesday.

Finidi George expressed his sadness about the result while also admitting that his players need rest.

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“I am sad we are out of Naija Super 8, but at the same time I am happy, we are going home. My players need rest. We are tired”, he said.

It would be recalled that the Aba giants won the NPFL title in June after a Super Six tournament.

Enyimba claimed their ninth Nigeria topflight league title after a commanding performance in the Super Six.