Katsina United technical adviser Azeez Audu Mohammed has expressed immense satisfaction following his side's hard-fought 2-1 triumph over Sporting Lagos in a domestic league fixture. The Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) encounter, played on a Sunday at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium in Katsina State, saw the home team secure crucial maximum points against a resilient opponent.
The Chanji Boys established early dominance during the opening exchanges, spearheaded by forward Luis Dadong, who found the back of the net twice before the interval to put the hosts in a comfortable position. Despite the deficit, Sporting Lagos regrouped during the break and mounted a response in the second period, with Aliyu Baba reducing the tally in the 65th minute to set up a tense finish.
What did the technical adviser say about the performance?
Speaking after the final whistle, Mohammed praised his players for their resilience and determination throughout the grueling 90 minutes. He emphasized that securing the victory was far more significant than keeping a clean sheet, particularly against a formidable visiting squad.
"It's not about clean sheet, the important thing is that we won against a quality side. In 11 matches they picked 10 points away," Mohammed stated during his post-match evaluation.
He further acknowledged the difficulty of the fixture, noting that overcoming an opponent with such strong away form was a notable achievement for his squad. While commending the overall display, the tactician maintained that the team would return to the training ground to address minor lapses, notably the goal conceded, as they aim for greater consistency in upcoming matches.