We Must Restart Positively – Wikki Tourists’

Idris Sabo says it will be vital for Wikki Tourists to start the second half of the 2016/17 Nigerian topflight on a positive note.
The Bauchi Elephants will look to improve on their form when they lock horns with Abia Warriors in their first fixture after the league’s restarts.
“Going into the Abia Warriors’ game, we know very well that we are indebted to our supporters who want nothing but a win after enduring a below average form in the first round,” Sabo told newsmen.
“But we know we will be faced with a tough battle against Abia Warriors, because they have proven to be a competitive side in this season so far.
“And there is no doubt they go to the match with more determination, as they also look to fight for vital points to finish the season on a good position on the log.
“The first game of the second round is very important considering our current position in the table. Three points will put us in the groove.”

Ovoke Targets CAF Cup
Bernard Ovoke says that Rivers United are targeting
CAF Confederation Cup success.
The Pride of Rivers have endured an uninspiring start to the season both domestically and on the continent.
But were given a second chance in Africa’s second-tier club competition after being ousted from the CAF Champions League. And Ovoke says that they are going for glory.
“First, I will like to thank God for making it possible for us as a team to make it this far.  It has not been considering the expectations and fixtures but like I said, it has been God,” Ovoke told newsmen.
“On the continent, we have made the group stage and now the only target before us is to win the trophy.
“The first round of the league and the battle to stay up on the continent was challenging. It became really tough after that loss in Sudan but we picked up the pieces and so far, we have kept our heads up high.
“My expectations in the second round is to leave where we are at the moment and move to the top because that’s where we belong,” he concluded.

Kano Pillars Will Fight

To End-Isa
Danladi Isa strongly believes that Kano Pillars will
fight till the end as their aspiration is to lift the Nigeria Professional Football League title.
Pillars find themselves in 13th spot in the NPFL standings and sit 10 points behind leaders Plateau United.
“One thing that is certain is; Kano Pillars are champions, the fans and everyone at the club believe so and it is one major component that has kept us going on,” Danladi told newsmen.
“We won the league title thrice in a row, that’s exceptional. It doesn’t just happens, the belief system at Kano Pillars propels us to fight till the end and we shall do that to lift the league trophy this season.
“The fans will see more of that from the team when the second round of the league resumes,” he added.
On his injury, the shot-stopper said, “As for me, I am back, fully fit and I’ve been in action in the Kano State FA Cup. I was in goal in the semi final where we won the match via penalties
“We shall play in the final on Sunday and I hope to be called upon as I will always give my best at all times.”