Asante Kotoko combative midfielder Justice Blay has expressed his excitement after scoring on his debut CAF Champions League game against Kano Pillars on Saturday.
The 24-year old who was spectacular for the Porcupine Warriors during the encounter at the Sani Abacha Sports Stadium in Nigeria, snatched the parity for the Porcupines in the 55th minute after Hilary Paul has netted the opener for the home side.
In as much as Asante Kotoko were defeated 3:2 at the Sani Abacha Sports Stadium on Saturday, Blay is excited to have netted his first ever goal for the Porcupines and believe he will do more for the team to win in the second-leg game in Kumasi.
“I’m happy to have scored for Kotoko in my debut Champions League game, It will be a memorable one for me as a player”, Blay told Kyfilla.com.
“We scored twice in Nigeria which is a plus for us going to the return leg in Kumasi. I believe we can eliminate them [Kano Pillars] in Kumasi.
“We are very determined to secure next round qualification even though Kano Pillars will also come to the return leg with the same ambition.
“With the two preseason friendlies in Kumasi, I have realised that as players what we can do for the supporters to be happy, is to win and we will start with Kano Pillars in the return leg.
“We will only plead with the supporters to come to the stadium in their numbers during the return leg and I know we will beat Kano Pillars in Kumasi”, Blay added.
Meanwhile, the return leg has been scheduled for August 27 at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi.
