Enyimba’s game is a must win, says Yusuf Mohammed

Kano Pillars goalkeeper Yusuf Mohammed has said he and his teammates have all it take to come out victorious over Enyimba FC of Aba in today’s rescheduled week 7 of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) game slated for Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano.

Mohammed was outstanding in his team’s 1-0 away win over Sunshine Stars at Akure Stadium on Sunday. Yusuf was a synosure of all eyes in the tense game as he made some great saves to ensure that Sai Masu Gida went home with maximum three points to break three years jinx of seeking victory at the Akure stadium.

The national under-23 goalkeeper admitted that the game against Enyimba would be tough but he believes the win over Sunshine Stars will boost their morale, stressing that the team’s spirit is very high.

“Enyimba’s game is like any other match. It is going to be a tough game but I am confident that we will win. We went to Akure on Sunday and we won and I believe the team’s spirit is very high now,” Mohammed told SportingLife.

Sai Masu Gida occupying second position on the log but a win over Enyimba today will move them on the same point with the league leaders, Enugu Rangers.

 “We are not under pressure to win. We are playing at home and our fans are behind us. We will build on Akure spirit to beat Enyimba,” he said.

Mohammed joined Kano Pillars from an amateur side Kano United in 2011. 

He was part of the squad that won AFCON gold medal with U-23 team in Senegal and qualified for the 2016 men’s football event at the Rio Olympic. The giant goalkeeper who weight 79 and 1.83 height won Bronze medal in men’s football event at the All African Game in Congo.

He graduated with Diploma Certificate in two different courses at the Kano State Polytechnic, Kano State.