Kator Gar
powered Gombe Bulls to their first win on the continent at the ongoing FIBA Africa Zone 3 club championship for men when they defeated Civil Defenders by
76points to 66.
The team
masterminded by Coach Mohammed Abdulrahman ended the 1st half on a strong note
leading their fellow continental newbie by 35 points to 27.
Gombe
started the 2nd half where they left off with AbdulWahab Yakubu weighing in
with 11 points, 2 steals and 2 assists.
Former Dodan
Warriors captain, Simon Owoicho also recorded 14points, 2 steals and 1 assist
for the Bulls on enroute their historic win.
Despite the
spirited effort from Gideon Omoduku with 19points and 1 assist, Defenders could
not salvage a win against a much experienced Bulls who maintained their lead
all through the game.
Speaking
after the game, head coach of Gombe Bulls, Mohammed Abdulrahman attributed
their win to the new found belief of the team which had to bounce back from
their unimpressive display in the 2016 league season.
According to
Abdulrahman, “Our target is to get to this stage after our hardwork during the
regular season. Anything we get going forward will be a bonus but also
deserved.”
On his part,
head coach of Civil Defence, Temitope Olowosulu traced their loss to the
inability to clear all their players before the tournament.
Olowosulu
praised his boys for showing the necessary mental strength to withstand the
barrage of their opponent towards the end of the 4th quarter.
Ahead of
their game against Kano Pillars tomorrow, he promised to give their more
experienced side a good run for their money when they face.
No comments:
Post a Comment