NNL Super Cup Competition Excites Fans

The 2011 Nigerian National League (NNL) Super Cup Competition began in Bauchi last Thursday with Wikki Tourists FC beating Akwa United FC of Uyo 2 – 0.

The competition which was declared open by the Chairman of the NNL management board, Mr Emeka Inyama, attracted many fans and supporters of the competing clubs.

The Tidesports reports that two matches were played on the competition’s opening day at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium.

The day’s other game was between the Rising Stars of Akure and the Jigawa Stars of Hadeija.

The match between home team Wikki Tourists and Akwa United was however rated the better of the two matches played as it was lively and entertaining.

Haruna Bako, Director of Sports at the Bauchi Sports Council, said the competition was going to be a success from all indications.

“Fans and all other football lovers will enjoy spending their times at the stadium,” he said.

Bako said Thursday’s matches were a good start for the competition and urged other teams yet to play to maintain the tempo in terms of the quality of play at the competition.

A football fan, Sidi Musa, who said he came all the way from Dutse to watch the competition, said he was however a little bit disappointed with the result of the match between his darling team, Jigawa Stars, and the Rising Stars.

He was nonetheless hopeful that his team would eventually emerge triumphant at the end of the competition.

“I came all the way from Dutse to cheer my team and give it all my support, but unfortunately the result was a bit disappointing.

“I am calling on the team’s coach to make some amendments so that the team will be able to win its next match on Saturday,” he said.