Date: 2013-03-17

Manager of ABS FC Sulaimon Dogo has attributed his side's goalless draw with city rivals Kwara United on match day one of the Nigeria Professional Football League to the delayed kickoff of the league.

Last season ended on September 7, 2012, with the new season kicking off on Match 9, 2013.

No competitive action

Dogo said the over six months without a competitive action in the league was the reason his side struggled for fitness and balance which saw them unable to score a goal on Sunday.

-We've been sitting down for the past six months without any competitive game in the league, that was why my boys were struggling, he told futaa.com

-The fans were also fully behind Kwara United, though they are not a bad side.

-We thank God for the result, it was not a bad game.

-As the league progresses, we will improve and hit our form.

ABS will travel to Gombe where they will be hosted by Gombe United in a week two encounter on Wednesday.