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Kwara Utd beat Kastina Utd in Ilorin

 

The Kwara United Football Club of ilorin, yesterday continued their impressive home record  with two a 2-0 win against visiting Katsina United in the week 14 of the Nigeria Professional League, held at the Main Bowl of the  Kwara State Stadium complex Ilorin.
The matched which was under a full intense of soccer enthusiast across the state saw the host dominated the game with a tiki-taka style of playing.
At thirteen minutes into the match, Issa Saidu scored the opener for the host via a powerful header. All efforts by the visitors to level the harmony boys proved abortive as the defence of Kwara United did not leave any room for chances.
At the second half, Waheed Afolabi in the fifty three minutes of play scored the second goal which was all what Coach Abdulahi Biffo side needed to ensure maximum three points at home.
The Harmony boys sustained their excellent dominance throughout the game as many scoring chances were not converted into goal.
Speaking with journalist after the encounter, the Kwara United gaffer, Abdulahi Biffo, applauded his side for ensuring another three maximum points at home.
“I think we are improving on each matches played. Kudos to our players for atleast secured a three maximum points today”.
Biffo, who expressed hope in the ability of Abdulwaheed Afolabi to improve in his scoring ability, maintained that the technical crew will work assidously to ensure he sustain the form in front of goal.
In his reaction, Coach Henry Makinwa  of Kastina United, commended the home team for their impressive performance, while attributing his side’s poor outing as a result of fatigue .
Makinwa however expressed worries over the Cumbersome nature of the fixtures in the NPFL, saying the fixtures should be less congested if LMC must witnessed improved organized league in the country.
Kwara United now has 16 points with one outstanding match against Enyimba Football Club of Aba and will  travel to Uyo to play Akwa United in the matchday 15 of the NPFL on Wednesday.

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