By Ademetan Abayomi
Kano Selected head coach Ahmed Abdul Pele insists his side can challenge for the Ahlan Cup 2019 title.
The non league side held their own and drew 0-0 with Kwara United at the Sani Abacha Stadium on Monday afternoon.
Coach Pele is confident his side can push the other contenders hard for the title till the end of the competition.
“We didn’t really prepare very well for this competition but started with a draw. Half bread is better than none. We have started on a good footing.”
“With what I have noticed in the first game against Kwara United, my boys are ready to cause upsets at Ahlan Cup 2019,” Ahmed Abdul Pele told Ahlan Cup Media.
“The boys started training last Friday and went ahead to give Kwara United a great match. It shows we are doing something right.
“I promise our supporters that winning is the ultimate for Kano Selected. We want to win the Cup,” he concluded.