NPFL: Kwara United Defeats El-Kanemi Warriors 2-0
Kwara United Football Club on Monday beat the visiting El-Kanemi Warriors 2-0 on match day 22 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), played at the Rashidi Yekini Main Bowl of the George Innih Stadium Complex in Ilorin, Kwara State.
In spite of an early scare from the visitors, who wasted several goalscoring chances, Kwara United stood firm in defence.
Kwara United turned defence into attack in the 39th minute when Akanni Akeem delivered a well-calculated long pass to Aimufua. His precise cross was met by Wasiu Alalade, who sent the stadium crowd into wild jubilation as the home side took a 1-0 lead.
The second half saw both teams pushing for more goals. The moment of the match came when substitute Wasiu Jimoh exhibited brilliance when he received a pass from Aimufua and fired in a thunderous strike from about 30 yards out.
TAKE A BOW‼️
Wasiu Jimoh—oh my word! What a strike from the Kwara United FC forward to double their lead in #KWAELK.
Yet another Goal of the Week contender!#NPFL25 pic.twitter.com/EbuPB9XlTq
— NPFL News (@NPFL_News) February 3, 2025
The match finished 2-0 to Kwara United as the hosts were without Adekunle Segun, who missed the match due to a suspension from accumulated yellow cards. However, Kabir Muhammed and Yahaya Ibrahim held the defensive line well, neutralising threats from the visitors to claim the win.
Speaking after the match Kwara United coach, Tunde Sanni, expressed satisfaction with his team’s progress, adding that securing the maximum points was more important than just playing well.
“With the inclusion of experienced players, we will continue to build and improve as the NPFL progresses,” coach Sanni said.
Kwara United are 10th on the NPFL table with 29 points from 21 games, while El-Kanemi Warriors are 6th on the table with 32 points from 21 games.
Monday’s NPFL results
Lobi Stars 0-1 Enyimba
Bendel Insurance 1-0 Katsina United
Enugu Rangers 2-0 Ikorodu City
Kwara United 2-0 El Kanemi Warriors.
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