GAMBO Mohammed became an instant hero in the Pyramid city today as he scored a late minute goal for Kano Pillars to ensure Enyimba Fc returned to Aba empty-handed in a Globacom Premier League Week 31 game played at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano.
The Peoples Elephant almost ran away with a point until in the 89th minute when Gambo struck off with a terrific shot from 20 yards to keep the Sai Maisugida exponents on top of the log with 54 points.
Gambo who played for the Super Eagles at the last FIFA Confederations Cup in Brazil was in cloud nine after the demolition of Enyimba who are eyeing the Federation Cup title for the third time this Sunday at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos.
"It was quite a pretty difficult game though we expected it to be so but thank God we came out victorious. We just have to remain focused and work hard because the race is still open but I'm excited by today's victory," said the Pillars forward.
In Ilorin, Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) brightened their chances of surviving relegation when they dumped Sunshine Stars of Akure 2-1.
Team manager of ABS, Alloy Chukwuemeka said the victory was a morale booster for his players in their bid to retain their slot in the premier league.
"We are happy that we were able to secure the three points in the game and we are very hopeful that at the end, we will maintain the tradition of surviving relegation by God's grace," said ACC as he is fondly called by his admirers.
In Ibadan, the woes of Shooting Stars Sports Club were compounded as the team settled for a
1-1 draw with visiting Sharks of Port Harcourt.
Fortune Omoniwari put the visitors ahead in the 43rd minute with a blinder close to the box while Gbolahan Salami's penalty kick gave the Oluyole warlords an equaliser in the 72nd minute.
Defender Lekan Gabriel of Sharks bagged a red card in the first half before his side took the lead at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan.
Super Sand Eagles captain, Isiaka Olawale's strike ensured a 2-1 win for Dolphins over Warri Wolves in another mid-week thriller.
The visitors opened the scoring barely four minutes into the game through Osadiaye Joseph before Ifeanyi Egwim drew parity in the 21st minute while Olawale sent Dolphins fans into wild jubilation with his fourth goal of the season.
Also, relegation-haunted Wikki Tourists secured their first win under closed doors as they pipped Nasarawa United coached by Kadiri Ikhana 1-0 courtesy of Ibrahim Babale's strike.
The Week 32 fixtures will be put on hold this weekend as the final of the Federation Cup takes the centre stage on Sunday between Warri Wolves and Enyimba in Lagos.
Caption: Alloy Chukwuemeka, Team Manager of ABS FC
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