Football: Kogi United Survives Jigawa Scare

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A last gasp header from Abdulkadir Aminu ensured Kogi United survived a pulsating match with a 2-1 win over 10-man Jigawa Golden Stars in Lokoja on Saturday.

The visiting Jigawa side who had their keeper, Emma James sent off in the 13th minute for a dissent almost ran out with a point against Kogi United after Victor Okoro had jabbed in a goal in the 47th minutes to cancel out Ebenezer Odeyemi’s 24th minute header.

The Confluence State club had to wait till the added time of the game before Aminu scrambled in header from Afolabi Abiodun’s cross which eventually salvaged the maximum points for the home side.

Technical Adviser of the Lokoja based club, Abdul Sule admitted that his side faced a stubborn side in Jigawa Stars but believed his boys got the paramount needed points to keep their promotion hope alive.

“We thank God we got the three points which is important, we played one of the weakest teams in our group, but unfortunately we couldn’t convert all the chances we had today. It was a very difficult game, I knew it wouldn’t be easy to play against a team like Jigawa who seat back all the while, we thought we could score more goals today, but its like that at times, we will go back and do something about our mistakes ahead of next game.”

Meanwhile, Team Manager of Kogi United, Ameh Henry noted that his side lacked the finishing touch in the match as it almost cost them the victory.

He however pleaded for support from fans and supporters of the state’s club as he promised would amend for the scrappy displays at home.

While reacting to the game, Chief Coach of Jigawa Golden stars, El-Shama Yunus admitted his side lost a better side, but commended his boys for their performance against Kogi United.

“It was a good match for us, as you know most matches is always a pressure game, Kogi United really played well, they allow us to settle till they scored, but I believe they can do more. We capitalized on that pressure as we knew Kogi United are fighting for Premier League ticket, we are not contending, it almost work for us, its unfortunate we lost this match, I think that red card to our keeper destabilize our plan a bit, but we can take some positives from this game.”

Kogi United who have  garnered 40 points from 25 games and will make a trip to Minna for their next game against Niger Tornadoes.


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