CAFCL: No one gave Lobi a chance to go far, Says Alimi

CAFCL: No one gave Lobi a chance to go far, Says Alimi

Lobi Stars CAF hero Sikiru Alimi says his side showed enough spirit and dedication to turn around around the first leg 3-1 defeat in Kenya as the team booked a place at the Group stage of CAF Champions league at the expense of Gor Mahia of Kenya.

Gor Mahia came into the second leg with a 3-1 advantage and were looking to finish the business in Nigeria and advance to the group stage of the competition.

Lobi was staring at elimination after they failed to find the desired goals needed , until late in the game when Alimi struck twice to put the Solomon Ogbeide side in the dreamland.

While speaking to brila.net’s Seyi Alao after the game, Alimi said his team was determined to prove doubters wrong , As no one gave the team a chance to go far in the competition .

Its total Dedication and we also want to prove a point since no onegave us chances to performance well in the competition”.

Having scored three of Lobi Stars goals in the competition so far , the former Sunshine of Akure goal king said he’s focus on the team success more than individual awards.

i am not concerned about top scorer award , only concerned about my team win games and if score its a plus and i see us going along way in the competition, we are a team to beat“.

Alimi however hailed the efforts of Benue State Government who have been supporting the team eight necessary funds.

The State Government are really trying honestly,they have done alot which is why we the players are putting all efforts to do well,also the Deputy Gov made cash promises to us and with their utmost support we will go far. He concluded

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