Frank Onyeka has called on his teammates to stay positive after Coventry City suffered a 2–1 defeat to Southampton in the EFL Championship.
The result marked the Nigerian midfielder’s first loss since joining Coventry from Brentford FC during the January transfer window.
Onyeka had made an immediate impact following his arrival, featuring in six consecutive victories under manager Frank Lampard.
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However, Coventry’s winning run came to an end as Southampton secured a narrow victory against the Championship leaders.
Speaking after the match, Onyeka admitted the result was disappointing but urged the team to quickly refocus on the next fixture.
“It was a good game, but unfortunately, we could not get our win today. We had lots of chances which didn’t go in. It’s just one of those days. We have to pick ourselves up and go into the next game,” Onyeka said.
The midfielder added that setbacks are part of football and insisted the squad must use the defeat as motivation.
“The defeat isn’t something any player wants, but again, it’s one of those days where we have to accept what has happened and use it to fuel us in the next game.
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“When we scored, we thought it was time to go for a point, but at the same time, there were other chances. It’s disappointing, but there’s nothing to dwell on here.”
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Onyeka also spoke about settling into life at the club since his arrival earlier this year.
“I love playing here. From my first day at the club, I knew it was right. They welcomed me well, and I had my son here,” he said.
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Despite the defeat, Coventry remain in a strong position at the top of the Championship table, holding a seven-point lead as they continue their push for promotion to the Premier League.
