Enyimba of Aba’s head coach, Salisu Yusuf has asserted that only a victory at he final would be the ideal reward for the effort the Peoples Elephant have put into their game since the beginning of the second stanza of the league.
The Aba Millionaires beat Lobi Stars 1-0 in Benin yesterday to book another final ticket-their fourth in the last five editions and Yusuf who joined Enyimba at the beginning of the current season has disclosed that the club has worked to get to this stage.
The former Super Eagles’ Assistant Coach informed that all hands would be on deck to ensure that Enyimba win in the final this term to wipe the angst of their last two experiences in the final in 2010 and 2011 where they lost to Kaduna United and Heartland despite being the favourites in both finals.
He saluted the courage, steadfastness and the willpower of his wards for digging in deep to get the goal that sealed their place in the final at the expense of Lobi Stars.
Yusuf also praised Lobi for making the road to the final very difficult and holding their own with all determination and grit despite their precarious position on the league table.
“We are in the final and the only way to cap a good run of form is for us to win in the final. We have done our best and I will really praise the fighting spirits of the team. All the players were willing to work for each other and it showed against Lobi Stars.
“Lobi threw all what they had to it because they know that they are in a dangerous position in the league. They wanted to qualify for the continent through the Federation Cup but we did all we had to do to get a win on the pitch.
“I don’t like discussing about officiating but for us at Enyimba, it is only the trophy that will be ideal for all our labour,” Yusuf stated.
Enyimba’s goal hero, Ifeanyi Ede also reiterated that the Peoples Elephant’s target in the final is to lift the trophy.
He said he was happy to have scored the only goal but would be more than happy if they secure a third cup title for the club.
