Saturday 10 June 2017

Wikki vs Tornadoes: Ogbonnaya wants win as birthday gift

By Our Reporter 
NIGER Tornadoes central defender, Reuben Ogbonnaya says that a good result for his side in Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) matchday 24 against Wikki Tourists of Bauchi at the Tafawa Balewa Stadium Bauchi on Sunday will be his best birthday present, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.


Ogbonnaya, who celebrated his birthday on Saturday said that what he could give and receive an as good gift is to get a win or draw in Bauchi.

“What I want to give to our teeming supporters and followers is an away points or point and as well will be happy if my colleagues give me an away victory or draw as my birthday present. This is what I need," he said.

According to him, he knows that the match is going to be a tough one, but believes that the team has got the steam to sustain throughout the encounter and come out with a very good result.

He said that the fighting spirit in the camp of the Ikon Allah boys has put them at a vantage position to confront any team without fear.

“We respect the teams we play but we don’t fear them, I know Wikki is a good side and very strong at home but I am sure we will overcome them”, he added.

The former Kano Pillars player said that the team has a game plan and that they would adhere to it and if followed to the latter as instructed by their coaches something good will come out.

He said that the Abubakar Bala tutored side wants to remain in contention for a decent finish at the end of the league, adding that getting points on the road was a priority of the club.

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