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The match between "Zira" and "Qarabag" in the sixth round of the Second stage of the AFFA Youth League ended with a score of 2:2.
After the game, "Qarabag" footballer Tohib Abiodun, the central striker who is the league's second top scorer with 25 goals, gave an interview to prosport.az.
– First, let's hear your thoughts on the game. It was a difficult game...
– No, I wouldn't say that. The game was not difficult for us. We were ready to win. We just lost our focus in the last minute, and that affected the result. We were better than the opponent.
– Could it be that the condition of the field also prevented you from scoring more goals?
– Yes, the field was terrible. But we are not making excuses for the field, it was entirely our fault. We shouldn't have lost sight of the opponent in the last minute. There is no excuse for the field here.
– You are the leaders. How do you assess your chances of winning the championship?
– We will focus on the upcoming games. Our goal is to win every remaining match.
– What is your personal goal?
– My main goal is to play in the main team by working hard.
– You are currently second in the list of top scorers after Anar Huseynov, a "Sabah" footballer. You have scored 25 goals. I guess you also want to get to the first place and win an individual award...
– Yes, I want to be the best scorer. I missed a few games due to injury. If I had participated in those matches, I could have been in first place now. I would even say, not could have been, but would have been.
– How did your transfer to Azerbaijan happen in September?
– While playing in the "Gothia Puma Trophy" international tournament held in Gothenburg, Sweden in July last year, "Qarabag" officials watched us. Then I was playing in the "Beyond Limit" team. After the game, they approached me and said that they liked me and that I should join their team. After that, negotiations took place and I came to Azerbaijan. I had previously become champion with "Beyond Limit" in the tournament in Sweden.
– Did your other teammate, Muyidin Olude, also come from the same team as you?
– No, he also played in Sweden. But his team was "Sporting Lagos" (they were in the same group as "Qarabag" and the game ended 0:0 - ed.).
