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Kano Pillars technical adviser Mohammed Babaganaru is optimistic the club will maintain their top-flight status at the end of the season, Completesports.com reports.

The four-time Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, champions boosted their survival hopes with a hard-earned 1-0 victory over Warri Wolves on Sunday.

Veteran midfielder Rabiu Ali scored the decisive goal from the penalty spot on the dot of 45 minutes.

The Sai Masu moved to 10th position on the table with 48 points.

Kano Pillars will travel to Jos for their final game of the season against Plateau United.

Babaganaru Focuses On Survival Battle
Babaganaru’s side must avoid defeat in the matchday 38 encounter to avoid relegation.

“We thank God for getting the maximum three points, and clean sheet as well. It was a good win for us,” Babaganaru said after the game against Warri Wolves.

“Our next match is against Plateau United, and anything can. If you look at the table, Plateau United are also struggling. I think they have 47 points, while we have 48. Anything can happen like I said earlier until the end of the season.

“We are focused, determined, and optimistic of surviving relegation by the last match of the season.

“Our fans must also remain calm, prayerful, and continue believing in us. God will definitely do it for us.”

Galatasaray midfielder Mario Lemina has described Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen as the most complete striker he has ever seen in his life.

Lemina highlighted Osimhen’s relentless pressing, physicality, and incredible work rate, noting he contributes heavily beyond just scoring goals, often even helping in midfield.

Having played with attackers like Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Gonzalo Higuaín, Lemina, in a chat with Forza Cimbom, stated that there is no one like Osimhen.

“Victor Osimhen is the world’s best striker,” Lemina said via Forza Cimbom.

“He is the most complete striker I’ve seen in my life. I think he’s the best I’ve seen in my life. He’s a special one.

“We love each other with Osimhen. We always want to win. When someone shouts, it’s a positive thing for the team. I love that.

“Osimhen is a warrior. His best quality is his competitiveness. He always wants to win.”

Arsenal star Bukayo Saka has disclosed that the massive support the team received from the fans played a vital role in their victory against Atletico Madrid in the second leg of the Champions League semi-final.

Recall that the Gunners supporters created an incredible atmosphere at the Emirates Stadium, including welcoming the team bus with banners to propel the team to victory.

With the semi-final clash delicately poised at one goal each from last week’s opening leg in Spain, Saka delivered the killer blow on the stroke of half-time to secure Arsenal’s place in the showpiece in Budapest on May 30.

In a chat with Amazon Prime. the England international praised the atmosphere at the Emirates, calling it one of the best he has ever experience.

“It’s so beautiful. We’re all so happy. This was a high-pressure game, we managed it well to get to the final,” Saka said.

“It started before the game, I’ve never seen anything like it. They pushed us during the game. Let’s celebrate it together.

“There’s no way you’ll come to this situation and not have pressure. It’s a semi-final and we’re fighting for the Premier League. We block it out and focus on getting the job done,” he said.