Muheeb Mashood
Kwara United has secured a sensational 2-0 victory, following an impressive performance against Kano Pillars during the Matchday 28 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), staged at the Rashidi Yekini Main Bowl, George Innih Stadium, on Sunday.
The Harmony Boys commenced the showpie dominating the game, as they parked the visiting team inside their own half — courtesy of Akanni Akeem and Shola Abdulraheem who controlled the midfield, with Ibrahim Yahaya and Segun Adekunle that solidified the defense.
The home team opened the deadlock in the 20th minute when Wasiu Alalade confidently stepped up to convert the penalty kick after Shola Abdulhakeem was fouled inside the box. What an electrifying moment as the stadium was sent into wild celebrations.
Led by the Super Eagles Captain Ahmed Musa, efforts by the Kano Pillar to level the bout was frustrated as Kwara United continued their dominance, pressing for more goals. Not later, the officiating master blew the final whistle for the first-half with Tunde Sanni’s men taking the lead 1-0 in the halftime.
Second-half saw Wasiu Jimoh doubling the lead to 2-0 coming from the bench when his shot hit the target from a close range. Few opportunities presented themselves to the Kano Pillars but they failed to convert any of them in the late minutes as the full time ended 2-0.
Prior to the showdown, Kwara philanthropist Ambassador Yahaya Seriki promised to gift Kwara United the sum of N5 million in a bid to motivate the team to victory. Many people and sports enthusiasts in the state applauded the gesture of the ambassador, noting that it is a timely motivation for the team.
Similarly, the presence of the dignitaries that geared up the team included Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, APC chieftain Ambassador Yahaya Seriki, and Mallam Bola Magaji, the Executive Chairman of the Kwara Sports Commission.
Commending his players over the victory, Coach Sanni said: “The way my players approached this game reflects our position on the log. This victory is well-deserved.”
Kwara United have now secured 39 points from 28 matches, moving to the 10th position in the NPFL table as they prepare to take on Rangers in Enugu, next weekend.
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