Shehu, Shagari attribute Enyimba win to determination
Late substitute Manir Ubale struck in the added time to hand Pillars the three points that have returned the defending champions to the top of the NPL table.Speaking to Daily Trust on the outcome of the match, the two combative midfielders said although it was a very difficult encounter, their determination saw them through.Abdullahi who […]
Late substitute Manir Ubale struck in the added time to hand Pillars the three points that have returned the defending champions to the top of the NPL table.
Speaking to Daily Trust on the outcome of the match, the two combative midfielders said although it was a very difficult encounter, their determination saw them through.
Abdullahi who was first to speak said the goal came very late but they never stopped believing in themselves.
He said anything destined by God cannot be changed so Enyimba should not grieve too much.
“ I am really grateful to God for giving us this victory. God Knows that we needed victory so badly and He gave it to us.
“ Although we did not score early, we were determined to win and so we kept fighting. I am sure it is God that gave us this victory. We fought hard and He decided to reward us with the maximum points”, he said.
Former junior international Mohammed Shagari also said determination and dint of luck from God gave them the day.
He said without God they would have lost the three points that rightly belong to them.
“ I don’t know how to express my happiness but I want to dedicate this victory to God. He in his infinite mercy made it possible.
“ Although we did not play very well in the first half, we stepped up our game in the second half because we were determined to win.
“ It was apparent from the behaviour of Enyimba goalkeeper that they were contended with a draw but we wanted a win and that was why we got that late goal”.
Shagari said from now onward there is no slowing down for Pillars until the title is won back to back.
Pillars are now on top of the table with 60 points with three more matches to play.