Gidado football academy have qualified for the final of the YSFON international competition in Katsina after beating Kaduna 4-2 on penalty in the semifinal.
Unuanel’s boys drew their first game in this championship, but they found their rhythms in their second tie beating Zamfara 2-1.
Gidado went ahead to beat Kebbi in their third duel before dispatching Kano 3-2 in the quarterfinal.
Kaduna gave Gidado a good fight in the semifinal, but they eventually lost on penalties.
This success for Gidado academy is coming just days after Samson Unuanel qualified Kwara United Feeders for the NNL, and he has however made another big statement.
“I have said it many times that there are lots of talents in Kwara State, and this is another example because all my players are 100 percent Kwarans.
“My major aims and objectives is to always fish out good players from the grassroots that will make name for themselves and this country, and God has been helping me.
“I must also appreciate the GM of the academy (Funsho) and all my wonderful coaches like Mohamed, Bale Amosa, Bolaji and Laaro for their supports always,” Unuanel explained.
Meanwhile, Gidado academy which is owned and financed by Alhaji Afase motors will face Katsina state U18 in the final of this championship on Saturday, October 27.
The winners of this competition will represent Nigeria in a championship in Canada next year, while the runners up will feature in a tournament in Denmark.
