Thursday, 22 November 2018

Gold Cup: Bala sets sights on final against Sunshine Stars


By Akeem Lawal
The Technical Adviser of Kwara United, Abubakar Bala has shifted his attention to the final the Gold Cup preseason tournament against Sunshine Stars billed for Ondo State Sports Complex in Akure on Saturday.


Bala guided the Harmony Warriors to beat Cynosure FC 4-2 on penalties after playing 1-1 draw in the normal regulation period of their semifinal clash on Thursday.

In a chat with Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com, Bala rated the annual Gold Cup tournament as the most competitive preseason competition in Nigeria.


“I’m very happy to get to this stage. This is the best testing environment you can have all over the country, that is the Gold Cup tournament. It is the most competitive preseason tournament whereby if you do well and getting into the final, you will know that your team is fully prepared. I’m happy because this is the third attempt and this time around we thank God that we are through to the final.

Bala said Cynosure FC gave a good account of themselves in the semi final clash.


”I have seen two of their matches during the preliminary stages and I know they are a very good team. One thing that is very interesting and very good about Cynosure  is their team work and their fighting spirit. It will be very difficult to see a team like that in the premier league. They will give you that fight, team work and would have that spirit. You know, all these boys want to do their best,” Bala told Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com.





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