True Life head coach Mohammed Bashar has made a bold revelation about his approach in their MTN FA Cup game against Hearts of Oak.
The Division Two side secured a slender 1-0 win at Kpobiman on Wednesday in their round of 64 tie.
The coach says he deployed an unconventional starting lineup.
Bashar revealed he used only one natural defender, opting to convert midfielders to fill the other defensive roles.
“I used only one natural defender in today’s MTN FA Cup game against Hearts of Oak. I converted midfielders to fill all the other roles,” he said after the game.
This unorthodox strategy speaks to Bashar’s confidence in his team’s versatility and ability to adapt, achieving the desired result at the end of the day.