Friday, May 16, 2014

Ali, Ubido back in The Predictor's XI

Kano Pillars playmaker, Rabiu Ali (pictured) and Heartland midfielder, Julius Ubido played their way into my team of the week for Match Day 13 of the Glo Premier League.
The two midfielders had previously made my team once apiece. While Ubido made my team of the week on Match Day 11 got his first appearance on Match Day 2.

Ali was in the heart of everything going forward for the champions, Kano Pillars as they defeated Gombe United 3-1 at the Pantami Stadium.

The skilful midfielder also scored the goal that ensured Kano Pillars cancelled out Gombe United's one goal lead before they went on to claim their first full points on the road.

Ubido was full of energy and he put in a massive shift that helped Heartland defeat Enugu Rangers in the Oriental Derby. First his free kick was turned in by Rangers defender, Ousmane Pape Sane and he later nodded away the insurance goal that secured a two-nil win for Heartland.

Giwa FC left-back, Chris Madaki, is the other player who is making his second appearance in my team this season. He was in my Match Day 7 team.

However eight new players are in my team of the week for the match day under review.

They include Dolphins goalkeeper, Sunday Rotimi, Christian Ibeh (Crown FC), Kelvin Njoku (FC Taraba), Obinna Nwokolo (FC Taraba), Osas Idehen (Abia Warriors), Ajani Ibrahim (Sharks), Ifeanyi Onyeali (Abia Warriors) are Abdul Haruna (Kano Pillars).

For the second time this season, I'm naming Ladan Bosso my coach of the week. He engineered Abia Warriors' second away win of the season and in style too as they defeated his former club, Bayelsa United 3-1.

The Predictor's XI - Match Day 13
Sunday Rotimi (Dolphins) - Christian Ibeh (Crown FC), Kelvin Njoku (FC Taraba), Obinna Nwokolo (FC Taraba), Chris Madaki (Giwa FC) - Julius Ubido (Heartland) - Rabiu Ali (Kano Pillars), Osas Idehen (Abia Warriors), Ajani Ibrahim (Sharks) - Ifeanyi Onyeali (Abia Warriors), Abdul Haruna (Kano Pillars)

Coach: Ladan Bosso (Abia Warriors)

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