Kwara United on Saturday, November 16, produced superb performance
beating visiting Ekiti United 2-0 in friendly encounter.
The Harmony Boys started the encounter impressively with the duo of
Oliver David and Fabiyi John making superb runs.
They eventually scored the opening goal in the third minute through
Joshua Agboola who was assisted by Sunday Owoyemi.
Ekiti United tried to restore parity almost immediately they conceded
with Savior Francis delivering a glorious pass for Afeez Yusuf, but
Kwara United goalie Abdullateef Yusuf produced brilliant safe.
Dede Mogarah had the chance to increase the Scoreline for Kwara United
in the 30th minute when he found himself one on one with goalkeeper
Wale Makanjuola, but his shot was parried away.
The first half however ended with with Kwara United leading at the
Ilorin stadium complex.
On resumption, Kwara United changed their pattern to more attacking
one, and their game impressed the fans at the stands.
United netted their second goal in the 68th minute through Abdulsallam
Abdussallam who benefitted from a good pass by Issah Magaji.
Ekiti United would have pulled one back in the 75th minute when a free
kick was given to them, but Bello Babatunde missed the chance.
Biffo’s men however ended the match winning 2-0 in what was a good win
ahead of the coming NNL season.
…move to Offa for close camping
Kwara United will on Monday, November 18, move to Offa for five days
close camp ahead of the coming Nigeria National League season.
United have engaged in many pre season games since Coach Abdullahi
Biffo took over so as to prepare themselves well for their campaign in
Nigeria’s second tier football.
General Manager of the club Bashir Badawiy confirmed that Abdullahi
Biffo and his wards will be in Offa before their first match against
Gombe United.
“By God grace, we are moving to Offa on Monday for close camp where we
are going to spend five days before our home game against Gombe
United.
“We want to thank our sports loving Governor Abdulrahman who is always
there for us anytime.
“The team is fully prepared for the coming season, and by God’s grace,
we will get the promotion ticket,” Badawiy explained.
Offa is the second largest town in Kwara state after Ilorin, and the
Home of Sweet Potatoes has hosted the Harmony Boys many times years
back.
The last time Kwara United camped in Offa was during the reign of
Barrister Bamidele Aluko as chairman and Samson Unuanel as coach where
the team stayed at Hengee Hotel four seasons ago.
Kwara United are expected to face some local clubs in Offa in tuneup
games before they return to Ilorin on Saturday morning, November 23.
Meanwhile, bearing any unforseen circumstances, the Nigeria National
League will kickoff next weekend and Kwara United will face Gombe in
Ilorin on Sunday, November 24.
