Atule sets 20-goal target
Barau FC winger Joseph Atule aims for 20 goals in the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League season. Discover his ambitions and preparations for the new c Read More: https://punchng.com/atule-sets-20-goal-target/
Joseph Atule, the winger for Barau FC, has set a goal of scoring 20 goals in the upcoming 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League season, according to PUNCH Sports Extra. Atule, who could play against Nasarawa United in their first match at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano, revealed he aimed to challenge himself after contributing to 13 of Barau FC's goals last season.
He expressed contentment with scoring "a lot of goals" if he falls short of the 20-goal target, stating that he has contemplated the matter and is aiming for 19 to 20 goals. Atule spoke to the club's media about his target, emphasizing his desire to contribute significantly to Barau FC's performance. He is confident in his team's readiness for their opening game against Nasarawa United, recalling the excitement of his goal against El-Kanemi Warriors the previous season.
In his first season with Barau FC, Atule managed 8 goals and provided 5 assists, helping the team finish in eighth position in the NPFL.
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