Katsina United will build on AITEO Cup success, says Biffo

By Taofeek Babalola

Katsina United Technical Adviser Abdullahi Biffo is pleased with the performance of his team in the 2018 AITEO Cup competition despite their semi-final defeat to Kano Pillars on Wednesday, Sportinglens.blogspot.com reports.

Katsina United came back from two goals down to draw level against Kano Pillars before losing 4-1 on penalties at the Agege Stadium, Lagos.

In a chat with Sportinglens.blogspot.com, the former Niger Tornadoes manager said he is going to take the positives from the competition.

“Aiteo Cup provided best opportunity for us to test our young players. We made positive impact in the competition and there are lots of positive things to take from the tournament. We have a young team and we will build on our achievement in the Aiteo Cup. We have identified some areas we have to work on before the next season,” Biffo said to Sportinglens.blogspot.com.

Speaking on the outcome of the game against Kano Pillars, Biffo added: “We tried our best in the game against pillars but our best was not enough. We played till the final minute and ensured that we got the equalizer. We could have got the winning goal but my boys relaxed and I was surprised that my boys didn’t push for the winning goal because Kano Pillars was tired towards the end of the game. Also, Kano Pillars have their goalkeeper David Obiazo to thank for making frantic saves in the game. Obiazo made the difference in the game.

“It takes a team with good character to come back from a two goal down and still draw the game. What happened in the game against Pillars proved that anything can still happen in the game of football before the final whistle.  And a game against Kano Pillars is like a derby. Kano Pillars is a champion and if you want to beat a champion you have to play like a champion. We still tried and we are going home with our shoulder high.”