Katsina United new signing Gambo Muhammed has hit the ground running with a brace in his first match in Katsina United colour.
The former Kano Pillars goal poacher came from the bench to score twice in a thrilling and entertaining five-goal encounter at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium in Katsina.
Katsina United have now won all the four pre-season matches played thus far under their new head coach Henry Makinwa who took over the reign from coach Abdullahi Biffo
Henry Makinwa Boys conceded a cheap goal in the early minutes of the game as the visitors took the lead via a well taken low strike just ten minutes into the proceedings
‘The Changi Boys’ fought back and could only restore the parity with just 12 minutes before half time stoppage through Manga Solomon’s clever volley from the edge of the box.
Coach Makinwa substituted the whole starting eleven at the beginning of the second half apart from central defender Hope Febresima.
Destiny Ashadi hit the back of the net with a tremendous volley after combining well with debutant Gambo Muhammed who provided a sumptuous assist to give Katsina United the all-important lead on 56 minutes
Gambo Muhammed would then register his name on the score sheet with a simple tap-in off a clever low cross-in from Tasiu Lawal to double Katsina United goals advantage on 73 minutes.
The one-time home-based Eagles striker Gambo Muhammed completed his brace on the evening three minutes with a close-range rocket from the edge of the box after he anticipated a humble pass from Katsina United midfield maestro Destiny Ashadi.
The visitors who were put on the back foot in the middle of the park as a result of the physical presence of the trio of Usman Barau, Yushau Garba and Destiny Ashadi got their only attempt on target in the second half on 85th minutes and it was comfortably dealt with by the promoted young goalkeeper from the Junior team Ajima Ogar.
Katsina United enjoyed the better ball possession in the second half as the game ended 4 – 1 in favour of ‘The Changi Boys’
Coach Henry Makinwa team is expected to leave Katsina Monday morning for Ijebu-Ode in Ogun State to participate in the first edition of Governor Dapo Abiodun Pre-season Tournament.
