Akwa United head coach Paul Offor has blamed the playing turf of the Pa Ngele Oruta Township Stadium for his team's draw against Abakaliki FC.
The Promise Keepers played out a 1-1 draw with Abakaliki FC in a Nigeria National League, NNL, matchday two fixture in Abakaliki on Saturday.
Ivorian striker Franck Damodou was the hero for Akwa United heading home an 85th-minute-equaliser to rescue a point for the visitors.
Offor commended his players for their determination throughout the encounter.
"Though we came here for the three points we conceded a goal we are not to concede," Offor stated in a post-match interview.
"I love the reaction of my players, it's a massive point for us we will go home and build from there.
"The field was a major factor in the game as you could we couldn't play although, we find a way, a system and a player to adapt just to ensure we get the point in the game.
"We are disappointed that it is just a point but we are happy and we will celebrate it."
Akwa United have garnered four points from two matches this season.
NNL: Akwa United boss Offor reflects on draw at Abakaliki FC