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Defending champions, Kwara United, clinches 2025 state FA Cup

Posted : 24 February 2025

Defending champions Kwara United triumphed 5-4 on penalties over Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) Ilorin FC after a 1-1 draw in regulation time to claim the 2025 Kwara FA President Federation Cup.  


The match, held at the Rashidi Yekini Main Bowl in the George Agbazika Innih Stadium Complex, Ilorin, saw ABS FC take the lead in the 21st minute.  


A defensive lapse by Kwara United allowed Boluwatife Ajina to score, putting the Saraki Boys ahead.  


ABS FC dominated much of the game, making it difficult for Kwara United to breach their defense.  


In the second half, Coach Tunde Sanni made tactical changes, introducing Ismaila Gatta, Shola AbdulRaheem, and Junior Aimufua in place of Wasiu Jimoh, Issa Gatta, and Akanni Akeem.  


The substitutions paid off as Kwara United increased the pressure and were rewarded in the 80th minute when Kabiru Mohammed was fouled in the box, earning a penalty.  


Ismaila Gatta stepped up and confidently converted the spot-kick, leveling the score at 1-1.  


With the game still tied, the match proceeded to a penalty shootout.  


The decisive moment came when the ABS goalkeeper missed a sudden-death penalty, allowing Kabiru Mohammed to seal the win with the final kick.  


In his post-match remarks, Sanni expressed satisfaction with the team’s performance, calling the win a morale booster ahead of their next NPFL fixture against Abia Warriors on Wednesday.  


Meanwhile, Moje Queens defeated Kwara Ladies United 4-3 on penalties in the women’s final after a 2-2 draw in regulation time.

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