.... Wallops Remo Stars 3-0
Katsina United have booked a final spot in the ongoing Nigeria National League, NNL 2016 Super 4 tournament against Abubakar Bukola Saraki, ABS Ilorin FC after beating Remo Stars 3-0 in the second semi final match at the Pantami Stadium, Gombe on Wednesday night.
Suleiman Musa scored the first goal for Coach Bala Nikyu led Katsina United from open play in the 16th minute following a poor defending from the Sky Blues defenders.
Remo Stars responded quickly but their efforts were denied by goalkeeper, Yinka David who made a double save from Remo Stars strikers in the 25th minute.
The lanky shot stopper also made a point blank save to deny Remo Stars what should have been their equalizer five minutes later.
As the game near the end of first half, Remo Stars led by former Nigeria International, Nduka Ugbad had their defenders caught napping again leaving Joshua Agboola to slot home Kastina United's second goal of the game in the 43rd minute.
The second half saw better attacking football from Remo Stars but the experienced defense of Katsina United led by old horse Ado Ali came to play they kept Remo Stars' strikers at bay.
The Group A1 leaders would then scored the goal that broke the Sky Blue camel's back, as Obinna Eleje made it 3-0 to put the game beyond the reach of a hard fighting Sky Blues.
The team from Shagamu, Ogun State will now face host, Gombe United in the losers final on Thursday by 4pm while ABS Ilorin FC who defeated the Savannah Scorpions 4-5 on penalties will be having their hands full against an attacking minded Kastina United in the final at 6:30pm.
Additional report from NaijaSportsXtra
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