NPFL Review: Bab Ganaru Admit Ikorodu Utd are tough
Kano Pillars head coach, Mohammed Baba Ganaru has admitted that his side had it truly tough against newcomers, Ikorodu United.
The Pyramid City side won 2-1 against the Oga Boys in Sunday’s Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) matchday 15 clash at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano.
Diminutive forward, Emmanuel Edmund put the Kano outfit in front in the 15th minute but Yemi Olasupo squared up score in the 27th minute only for captain and midfield maestro, Rabiu Ali to grab the winner in the 77th minute to hand his side the whole three points at stake.
Ganaru said the performances of the visitors were shockingly exciting though praised his wards for good game.
“Three points are quite crucial in the encounter as I never expected the clash to be as difficult and tough as it turned out to be.
“After we went in front through Emmanuel Edmund I think the players went home or actually slept off.
“I believe they actually underrated the newcomers and visitors, Ikorodu United as they put up wonderful performance.
“Truly, I never expected the difficult performance from Ikorodu United but I praise the players for a quality performance, too.
“I just want to appeal to our supporters for patience and understanding as football is all about you win, draw or lose.
“We promise to always do our very best to come up with good result in our matches,” said the former Nasarawa United coach to supersport.com.
The hard fought win against the Lagos outfit takes the Pyramid City side total earning to 27 points from possible 45 in the 15-week old Nigerian top flight.
NPFL matchday 15 results:
Heartland 2-1 El Kanemi Warriors
Kano Pillars 2-1 Ikorodu United
Plateau United 0-0 Sunshine Stars
Enugu Rangers 1-1 3SC
Warri Wolves 0-1 Rivers United
Wikki Tourists 2-1 Nasarawa United
Abia Warriors 1-0 Giwa FC
Akwa United 2-0 FC IfeanyiUbah
Lobi Stars 1-0 MFM FC
Enyimba 2-1 Niger Tornadoes
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