Dolphins can never find replacement for Emem Eduok- Stanley Eguma

Tomiwa Babalola

Dolphins FC of Port Harcourt coach, Stanley Eguma, has admitted that finding a suitable replacement for Emem Eduok will be a great task for the club.

Eduok joined Tunisian Esperance after helping his side to a second place finish in the Nigerian topflight last season and has soon joined his colleagues abroad to improve his game and also earn more money.

As Dolphins get set for their win or burst Caf Confederation Cup versus Leones Vegetarianos FC on Saturday, Eguma feels it will be hard to find a worthy replacement for their former player.

"In football, players come and go and clubs eventually replace those who depart. The thing is that Emem does not fall in the category of players that you can easily replace," Eguma told Goal.

"We tried to get Peter Ebimobowei soon after Eduok 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 he believes that Christian Pyagbara, who newly joined the club from city rivals, Sharks might fit in properly to lead the club's attack.

"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 for Sharks so we hope will continue that way this season especially in the Caf Confederation Cup.

“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,” he concluded. Goal