Congolese international footballer Prince Ibara who currently plays for Neftchi Professional Football Club of Azerbaijan Baku granted an exclusive interview to Offsideplus.az. The Forward noted that he wants to help Neftchi PFC achieve its goal this season and also be among the leading goal scorers.
Here is an excerpt from the interview:
Offsideplus: since you arrived in Baku, what has been your impression of the Azerbaijan championship?
Prince Ibara: since my arrival here in Azerbaijan and my debut in the championship I have seen that the championship has a good level of football and considering what I heard before coming, the level is good anyway.
Offsideplus: what do you think about Neftchi Professional Football Club? Are you well treated here?
Prince Ibara: yes, I was very well received upon my arrival and it was really superb. I think Neftchi is a good club and the management does well to make the players comfortable.
Offsideplus: due to the pandemic, you don't have the opportunity to play in front of the fans. How do you feel playing in an empty stand?
Prince Ibara: It is a pity that the pandemic has come to change a lot of things in football and this affected the supporters. It is not really very pleasant because the pressure and the encouragement of the supporters give us strength. Of course, I hope we surpass this pandemic and I hope to see them back to the stadium soon.
Offsideplus: Qarabag has won the league title seven times in a row, do you think Neftchi can win the championship this time?
Prince Ibara: yes, of course, I believe we can win. We are still in the race and there are games to play so we will fight to finish top at the end of the season.
Offsideplus: What are your challenges adapting to the Azerbaijan Premier League?
Prince Ibara: They are normal setbacks. I tried to get back my shape to be the Prince Ibara that I was before, who scored all the time and I believe here is the best place.
Offsideplus: What does the club need to do to help you score a lot of goals?
Prince Ibara: We have quality players in the team and I am trying to understand them very well. I have around me players like Namig, Amir, Steven and Kane. My work will be easier when we work together and get along as a team.
Offsideplus: What is your objective here in Baku?
Prince Ibara: My objective here is to score more goals and help the club reach its target for this season.
Offsideplus: What do you think about the city of Baku, the people, the cuisine?
Prince Ibara: The city is very good. I compare it to Qatar because I spent a year there and it is a very beautiful city. The cuisine is not really that bad. I am coping with it.
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