Anthony Encho has expressed confidence that Beyond Limits can’t stop Ijebu United from becoming new champions of the Optima Energy Gold Cup, let alone twice teach him and his team football lessons.
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The Remo Stars International Stadium in Ikenne host the grand finale of the 11th edition of the preseason tournament on Saturday at 3 pm, with two Group A facing off again.
Biliaminu Abdullahi’s sensational strike from 19 yards was all Beyond Limits needed to nail Ijebu United in a thriller that determined who goes top of the group and bragging rights of the derby.
Cameroon-born Encho won the pre-season tournament with ABS FC of Ilorin during its 8th edition in Kwara State told Optima Energy Gold Cup Media Channel about his expectations ahead of the game against Beyond Limits again and why his team deserved to go past 3SC in the final.
‘I believed in my lads, trust what I have impacted in them and they have shown me their quality coming this far, as we’re ready to go against Beyond Limits in the final.
“It’s going to be a fantastic game as am ready to win the trophy again. Beyond Limits can’t stop my team or deny me of that record, by defeating twice in group stage and final. So that’s my mindset towards the match.
“I trust my players to give their very best as we are ready to take this piece of silverware back home.”
On his team’s semi-final win against a 10-man 3SC after coming behind to draw level at 1-1 with three minutes to end the game.
“We deserved to put Shooting Stars to the cleaners in the penalty shootout after coming back to level terms in the 87th minute.
“My lads were under pressure despite playing at their best, but kept fighting despite falling behind by a goal in the 1st half.”
“Got themselves some confidence boost, took the game to Shooting Stars and made the most of the player advantage after the goal scorer saw a red card and behold, the reward for their highs pressing an equalizing goal.”
