Giant killers, Dannaz Footballs Club against all odds shocked Smart City 4-2 this afternoon to reach the final of WGB Lagos FA Cup.
The high tension soaked match held today at the FIFA legacy pitch of National stadium, Surulere.
Dannaz who were not given chance to reach the final gave a good account of themselves as they held their opponents to a barren draw at the regulation time in a match watched by mammoth crowd.
Speaking after the match,head coach of Dannaz, Fatai Bashir expressed delight with the victory and commended his boys for the job well done.
“It was a tough match for us but let me thank my boys for their resilience and doggedness showed throughout the encounter.The victory was well deserved and I am looking forward to win the cup,”he said.
Akinwande Shuiab, man of the match said he was happy that Dannaz through to the final and promised to do better in final.
“I am happy today because we shamed our critics.Before the game,we were written off but i thank God that we shocked our opponents via penalties.I dedicate this award to the club management and fans who have been supporting us since competition kicked off,”he said.
The winners between Ottasolo and MFM would face Dannaz in Lagos FA Cup final.
He explained that his boys were tactically disciplined and determined which gave his team hard fought victory.
