Connor shrugs off Top 8 exit, eyes league hat-trick

The tactician insists that the Reds have a bigger prize in sight as they chase a historic third successive Premier League title. The Reds saw their African Hero Top 8 ambitions brought to an end following a narrow 1-0 defeat to Galaxy in Saturday evening's semi-final at the National Stadium. However, Connor was quick to play down the setback, maintaining that while cup competitions remain important, defending the league championship is the club's ultimate objective. "Look, the objective for us is to win every game we play. But obviously, the number one priority is the league. Win the league. The league gets you back into CAF," he said. "Don't get me wrong, you want to win cups, and cups are nice.

But the league is the number one priority of the football club." The defeat ended GU's hopes of competing for a domestic treble this season, leaving the league and Orange FA Cup as their remaining opportunities for silverware. Nevertheless, Connor believes his charges remain firmly on course to achieve their primary target, pointing to their encouraging position in the league standings. "We are sitting in a very nice position in the league," he added.