A striker with Dominion Hotspur FC of Lagos, Shehu Tijani has declared that his side will be ready to face any opponent, as they set their eyes on winning this year’s 1X Bet Cup.
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Tijani declared as much after netting the only goal in his team’s shock victory over 36 Lion FC, and he told sports247.ng afterwards that they will pull of more surprises.
The ebullient youngster, who admitted he has huge personal ambitions in football, confessed that 36 Lion gave his side a tough battle, but quickly interjected that they were prepared for the stiff challenge.
Tijani stated with a tone of self-confidence in his voice, “It was a very tough game, but we were prepared for them.
“We know they are a very good side. So, we were very, very well prepared, and we thank God that we got the victory.”
Tijani also admitted that he was happy with his lone goal that gave his side victory, even as he disclosed that he knew before the match that he would score.
“I had it mind that I would score against them. Before we started the game, a young boy came to me and told me that I would score.
“So, I knew that I would score and I am happy that I got our winning goal,” he beamed with delight.
The youngster then revealed the strategy that his side will adopt in their quest for the trophy at stake in what has been rated as Nigeria’s best community football competition of the moment.
“For our remaining matches, I will say we will still be prepared. No matter the opponents that are coming, we’ll be prepared for them.
“Our target for the tournament is the final. We don’t care who is coming. We don’t care about the opponent – we’ll be prepared for all of them,” Tijani boasted.
