Kogi United Head Coach, Ishaya
Jatau has described his side's Federation Cup victory over Ekiti United as the
best moment to prepare for the new Nigeria National League, NNL season starting
this weekend.
The Confluence state club on
Wednesday in Benin, edged their Nationwide league opponent on penalties after
one all in full time as goalkeeper Shola Sheshere saved two penalties for Kogi
United.
The performance and victory for the
Yahaya Bello Boys, according to Jatau, would set a good tone for his team as
they get set to host newly promoted Shekarau Babes FC, Kano on Saturday in Week
One of the NNL in Lokoja.
"First, I want to thank God
Almighty that give us this victory, it wasn't easy, but God crowned our effort
with the victory as we were in control of the game throughout, we weren't lucky
to concede that goal, but thank God we didn't lose focus and get back to
equalize and thanks to the team for their efforts for this victory, Jatau
begins.
"This victory means a lot for
us as you know the league (NNL) is starting this weekend, we are confident that
it will serve as a booster for us to go on to do well in our first game in
Lokoja and the rest of the games, I think is the best way to start the season.
"Without deceiving myself, I
believe we are ready (for the season to start), we will only continue to work
towards getting better as the season goes on, there's more understanding in the
team now, when all hands are on deck, then what will continue to pray for is
luck and victory which I believe God will give us," the former Super
Eagles striker said.
Echoing his coach, penalty hero,
goalkeeper Shola Sheshere was excited about the Ekiti United's victory noting
that his team-mates have gotten better understanding which would gear them
towards victory for Kogi United just as he believed the support of everyone is
important for Confluence State club to perform creditable well this season.
"We are happy for this victory
and happy for myself for penalties I saved, it means a lot to me and the team,
we want to continue like this and we want all our fans, supporters and
management to believe in us that we can deliver, if we work together and have
the same passion and unity for Kogi United, and I believe this season will be
ours with victories and good results."
Kogi United will be taking on
Shekarau Babes by 4pm in Lokoja on Saturday.
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