Jerome: Kogi Utd ready to spoil Katsina's promotion party

ONE of the final day fixtures in the Nigeria National League, NNL that would draw much attention of soccer fans is the encounter between promotion favorites Katsina United and Kogi United.

The expected nerve wrecking match is billed for Saturday at the Karkanda Stadium, Katsina with 4pm the kick off time.

The hosts Katsina United have been favorites to claim the sole ticket from the Group A1 with their quick fire performance into the season.

The boys of Coach Bashir Sadaoki have garnered five points on the road (a win and two draws) and have recorded hundred percent records at home putting them second on the log with 23 points behind Mighty Jets who currently sit top with 24 points.

While Kogi United will be guest to Katsina United, table toppers Mighty Jets will be away to Jigawa Golden Stars in Hadejia.

For Kogi United, it's more of a formality match for the Confluence State club having  confirmed their stay in the second tier division with victory from their last match (Kogi United beat FC Yarmalight 2-1 last week).

Top striker for Kogi United, John Jerome said United was ready to play for pride and could be spoiler for their hosts' promotion party.

Jerome who scored five goals for Kogi in the outgoing season noted that his side are fired up to revenge for their home loss against Katsina in the first leg.

"A lot of things on our minds with this game, we are ready to play Katsina United with relaxed mind but with total focus and motivation," begins Otukpo born goal poacher.

"We knew they are favorite to promote but it's not over yet as they must work for it, we are in Katsina to avenge for our away lose in the first leg, it's been a season of mixed feelings for us, we didn't get what we expected but we still thank God for another chance to push for promotion come next season, but we promised to end this well with a good result from Katsina on Saturday," Jerome said. 

Katsina United midfielder Christoper Lolo has expressed confidence that his side had already planning life in the apex league (NPFL) of the country as they aim for total victory over their last opponent, Kogi United.

Kogi United are fourth on the log with 18 points from 13 matches.

NNL Matchday 14 Fixtures (Group A1)

Katsina United vs Kogi United

Sokoto United vs Shekarau Babes.

FC Yarmalight vs Kaduna United.

Jigawa Golden Stars vs Mighty Jets.