Ex-Golden Eaglets Star Alhassan Ibrahim Reacts After Netting Brace Against Pillars
Former Golden Eaglets sensation Alhassan Ibrahim was full of joy after bagging a brace for Wikki Tourists in their 3-1 win over Kano Pillars in the Nigeria Professional Football League at the Abubakar Tafawa Stadium on Sunday.<br /><br />With the league leaders a goal down, Ibrahim was introduced at the start of the second half and repaid the coach<span class="body1">’s faith by first netting the equalizer in the 77th minute, then grabbed his second in stoppage time.<br /><br /></span>“It was really great not just that I scored against Pillars but I came into the game when my team was a goal down and made a great impact by helping the team to glory at the end of the game. I give glory to Allah, ” Alhassan Ibrahim told <b>allnigeriasoccer.com</b>.<br /><br />Ibrahim joined Wikki Tourists in the second transfer window, snubbing the advances of a number of topflight teams in Nigeria, and has not regretted his choice one bit. <br /><br />“A lot of teams showed interest in me but I sat down with my guardian to discuss about it, so finally we decided Wikki and we want to make history, that<span class="body1">’s</span> one of the many reasons we<span class="body1">’</span>re here. <br /><br />“And in addition to that I have personal love with the people of Bauchi and I would like to use this opportunity to send my sincere gratitude to them all and I will mention a name Abba Naseer (Manna). Thank you a lot, ” the striker concluded. <br /><br />In their next fixture in the NPFL, Wikki Tourists are guests to Plateau United.<br /><br />Igho Kingsley <br />
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