ABS' defender, Idris Aloma has expressed confidence that his side would inflict a defeat on their city rivals, Kwara United this weekend.
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The Saraki boys will kick off their campaign for the 2012/13 NPFL season at home against familiar foes, Kwara United at the Kwara State Stadium Ilorin.
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Last term in the same corresponding fixture, the tie ended in a stalemate but Aloma is now positive that the Afonja Warriors would not escape on Sunday.
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"They were lucky to have got a draw against us last season when we played at home as you know that we are using the same Stadium.
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"But the pain of the lesson we taught them in the second leg is still in their body as we beat them in front of their fans.
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"Kwara United are not a threat to us or their fans as we want to start the season on a bright note.
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"We know how to handle them (Kwara United) and we have even promised our financier a victory on Sunday," Aloma explained.
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The 21-year-old former Babanawa FC skipper has also set up a target of one goal for himself against the Afonja Warriors on Sunday.
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"I scored the winning goal against them last season when we played under floodlight and I am ready to punish them again," he added.
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ABS are currently in Lokoja where they are expected to complete their pre-season tourney later on Thursday before returning to Ilorin on Friday.