Nigeria, March 16 -- Head coach Eugene Agagbe has praised the discipline and determination of his players after Barau FC secured a convincing 2-0 victory over Abia Warriors in a Matchday 30 clash of the Nigeria Premier Football League on Sunday in Kano.

The match, played at the Sani Abacha Stadium, saw Muhammad Umar score twice from well-taken free kicks in the ninth and 30th minutes to hand the hosts all three points.

Agagbe said his players' strong start to the match laid the foundation for the victory.

"We thank God Almighty for the victory again today. Our objective is always to win, and we thank God for what He has done for us today," he said after the match.

The coach particularly commended the early intensity shown by his team,...