Abubakar expects Gombe United to confirm supremacy at Naija Super Eight playoffs

By Wale Mustapha

Team Manager of Gombe United, Abubakar Abubakar has urged Gombe United to use the Naija Super Eight playoffs as the platform to reaffirmed the club’s status as the best in the Northeastern Nigeria.

The winner of the match with Yobe Desert Stars on Saturday in Eket, Akwa Ibom State will qualify for the tournament proper slated for Mobolaji Johnson Arena Stadium, Lagos between 7th and 16th July, 2023.

And the team’s administrator admitted that the match will be tough but remained confident the Savannah Scorpions will do what it takes to clinch victory for their fans.

“This is a special tournament to us, derby games are big in the North and the fans, who voted for us to participate in the tournament, are interested in our performance and they want us to win.

“We are starting with a derby game, which makes the tournament unique. Winning derby games is something that our fans do not joke about and we have to give our best.

“Yobe Stars have their history and we respect them; they have their fan base and they are likely feeling the pressure from their fans.

“We are the biggest club going into this game because they played in the lower division, but that won’t make the game easy for us, we have to fight in the game and earn our win. We have to confirm our status as the biggest club in the North East,” he said.

Abubakar assured that Gombe United players are in top shape and ready for the battle, saying: “We have been able to rest for a few weeks after the NPFL season; our coaches and players are refreshed and we have resumed preparation for the tournament.

“Before we embarked on the short break, we communicated to the boys our programmes and schedules for the Naija Super Eight… we outlined the home routines that will keep them in shape.”

Naija Super 8 is organised by Flykite Productions in partnership with MultiChoice Nigeria and sponsors, MTN, Hero Lager, DStv, GOtv, SuperSport, Moniepoint, Pepsi and Custodian Assurance.