Nigerian Premier League Football (NPFL) legend, Rabiu Ali noticed the prospects in Abdullahi Lawal and the Kano Pillars great gave the young lad some words of encouragement.
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Event since coming on as a substitute in the Matchday five fixture against Doma United, Abdullahi has endeared himself into the hearts of Shooting Stars fans and league watchers.
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When the Oluyole Warriors hosted Kano Pillars last Sunday, he was on top of his game and this did not go unnoticed by the former Super Eagles player.
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At the end of the energy sapping encounter which ended 1-0 in favour of 3SC, Ali delightfully embraced and counselled the defensive midfielder.
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“You are a good player, just keep it up, you will be great”, Ali told Lawal as the legend kept hugging and tapping the young midfielder.