Antonio Conte, the master tactician at the helm of Napoli, has declared that his charges gave a good account of themselves in the goalless stalemate a...
Antonio Conte, the master tactician at the helm of Napoli, has declared that his charges gave a good account of themselves in the goalless stalemate against Como, insisting the result represents another significant stride in the club. �s ongoing project. The former Chelsea and Juventus boss, speaking exclusively to GoalZaza after the encounter, praised his wards for their resilience and discipline on the pitch, noting that the lion. �s share of the play belonged to the Partenopei despite the lack of goals. Conte, who has been reshaping Napoli into a formidable unit, remarked that in the scheme of things, these are the kind of hard fought points that build champions, especially when the boots do not find the back of the net. The Nigerian international Victor Osimhen, the Super Eagles talisman, was a constant threat for the Como defence, his pace and power causing all manner of trouble, though the final product eluded him on the day. Conte. �s men, wearing their iconic blue jersey, dominated possession and created the clearer chances, but a combination of stubborn goalkeeping and wayward finishing ensured the scoreboard remained untouched. At the end of the day, the Italian manager is content that his team is absorbing his philosophy, and the powers that be at the club will surely be encouraged by the steady progress. For the fans in Lagos and Abuja, the atmosphere at the viewing centres was electric, with supporters in Surulere and Wuse chanting Osimhen. �s name after every surging run. Many, clutching their cold bottles of Malt and Sprites, debated whether Napoli missed a cutting edge or if Como simply parked the bus with too much efficiency. The consensus among the crowd was that Conte. �s Napoli, though not yet firing on all cylinders, is beginning to look like a side that can challenge for the Scudetto, and the noise from the big screens only grew louder when the final whistle confirmed the clean sheet. It was, for the faithful, a night of cautious optimism and pride in their Super Eagles hero.
