Head coach of Nasarawa United, Kabir Dogo, has warned his players not to over-celebrate their Federation Cup semi-final victory over Enyimba.
The Solid Miners defeated the former NPFL champions 1-0, in Saturday’s encounter at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan.
Seun Sogbeso scored the only goal of the game from the spot, as the Lafia team qualified for the final.
Dogo claims there was nothing special about the result and revealed that they prepared hard for the match.
“There was nothing special in the cup semifinals victory against Enyimba, we actually prepared quite well for the game knowing the pedigree of the opposition,” he told SuperSport.
“We know the outcome of the encounter could go either way so we were not surprised we won at the end of the day.
“Enyimba are good side, so are we too, we have met on different fronts, we beat them in the Super Four contest as well as shared the honours in the just-concluded top-flight, so we have the edge over them.
“I can say we are the better and lucky side as well as deserved to win the cup semifinals encounter.
“We will remain in camp to concentrate as well stay focus on the final clash against FC IfeanyiUbah.
“I have equally charged the players to cut short the celebration over the victory against Enyimba.
“I have told them to save the celebration until the trophy is won at the expense of FC IfeanyiUbah.
“I have outright told the players to forget Enyimba’s win but focus on FC IfeanyiUbah, an equally good side.
“We do not want any distraction that will impede on our dream to win the Federation Cup as well as the ticket to Africa.
“We will fight hard in the final, FC IfeanyiUbah are not new to us and will not be able to hurt our dream.”
Nasarawa United’s game against IfeanyiUbah FC will be played in Lagos on a date to be decided. The winner will also represent the country in next year’s CAF Confederation Cup along with Wikki Tourists.
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