Bala sees victory over Pillars as turning point for Kwara Utd

.Dedicates win to fans

By Akeem Lawal

NEWLY appointed Technical Adviser of Kwara United, Coach Abubakar Bala says winning his first game in charge of the team will go a long way in motivating the players as they continue their quest to escape the drop this season.

Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports that the Harmony Boys came from behind to beat Kano Pillars 2-1 in one of the Match Day 14 games of the Nigeria Professional Football League decided at the Kwara State Stadium in Ilorin on Sunday.

The Sai Masu Gida took the lead through the league leading  goal scorer Junior Lokosa in the 27th minute  but Sunday Ikechukwu leveled up in 65th minute before Lukman Binuyo’s 70 minute stunner from outside the box cemented the victory for the home team.

In a chat with Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com, the Flying Eagles Assistant coach said that despite the initial setback, he always believe the players will rise to the occasion as the team dominated all through the encounter.

“We thank God for the victory because it worked out as planned. Their goal was a defensive blunder on our part and they capitalize on it. But generally the game was under control throughout.

“We have been training to make this match a turning point for the club at least to give them that confidence and winning mentality for them to be able to change their mindset to a positive one. They can do it and turn the result around in their favor.”

While dedicating the victory to the teeming fans of the club, the former Niger Tornadoes coach said, “The support from fans was very marvelous and I really dedicate this win to the sports loving fans of Kwara State. They gave us a wonderful support and that really spur us to victory. The fans love good football and we have it to them".

Kwara United who are still rooted at the bottom of the table with 14 points from 13 matches will next travel to Akure to face 18th placed Sunshine Stars in matchday 15 encounter.