Kano Pillars attacking midfielder, Rabiu Ali, has exclusively told Completesports.com that he’s aiming to score 20 goals in the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season.
Ali, 44, has already scored three goals, following his brace in the Pyramid City side’s shock 4-3 win against the Coal City Flying Antelopes, Rangers, in Enugu, during a Matchday 7 fixture.
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“It’s not about me scoring, but about the team, Kano Pillars, winning game after game,” said Ali, who is one of the oldest players in the domestic top flight.
“But to win games, you must score goals. I’m happy to score goals that help Kano Pillars win matches.
“And such moments include that in Enugu when we defeated Rangers. It was a very happy moment, not just for me, but for the entire team.
“I hope such moments come in all the remaining games of the season.
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“Yes, that was my third goal of the season. As for my goal target, well, I’m looking at 20. Yes, I believe it’s possible, and one can only pray to Allah to keep us free from injury. Other than that, I believe with hard work, it’s very possible.”
Ali also pointed out that there was nothing extraordinary about scoring four goals against Rangers in Enugu.
“That’s football for you. And that also shows that the league is much better now. I remember during the Aiteo FA Cup Final in 2018 in Asaba, we scored three goals against Rangers in the first half. It’s all about taking your chances when they come,” Ali concluded.
By Sab Osuji
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With referees giving him dubious penalties like against Rangers recently then I’m not surprised if he even scores 35 goals. Nigeria league sucks after witnessing what the female referee did against Enugu Rangers. I hope Coach Fidelis leaves this league and get an appointment at a better country before they corrupt him to start these dubious way of winning because same thing happened against my Beloved Remo stars who also defeated then table toppers Rangers from a goal that should have been avoided due to fair play rules but Remo didn’t respect the Rules. Our league is not a league and nobody should take this league results seriously until they wipe out criminals officials from the Nigerian League.