Katsina United FC on Thursday in Gombe subdued ABS FC of Ilorin 4-0 via penalty shootout to emerge the champions of the Super Four National League competition.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that after 90 minutes of regulation time, each side had scored a goal, necessitating the penalty shoutout.
Remo Stars FC of Ijebu clinched the third position by defeating hosts Gombe United FC 3-1 also via penalty shootout, following a one all draw after regulation time.
Speaking to newsmen after the match, Technical Adviser of Katsina United FC, Nkiyu Bala, commended all the teams for performing well.
Bala also said the officiating was okay and appreciated the turnout of spectators.
Also speaking, the Technical Adviser of Gombe United, Manu Garba, said he needed to make some changes, especially in the midfield and attack, to prepare his team for the Premier League.
Presenting the trophies, the Chief of Staff, Government House, Gombe, Malam Ahmed Yayari, commended all the teams.
Yayari assured Gombe United of that in spite of the poor outing displayed during the Super Four competition; government would support the club during the premiere league.
NAN reports that fans of the host team, Gombe United, were disappointed by the poor performance of the club in spite of having home advantage.
One of the fans, Dale Sa’ad, said he was disappointed by the poor performance
of the team, calling on the state government to stop spending its resources on the club if there was no improvement.
Another fan, Adamu Musa, voiced the same feeling, lamenting the team had spoilt his week.