After snatching a beneficial level on the highway in opposition to newly promoted Wikki Vacationers of Bauchi final weekend, Kwara United will look to show that momentum into a house victory once they face Katsina United on Sunday in Ilorin.
The Concord Boys appear to have shaken off the hangover from their early CAF Confederation Cup exit, exhibiting renewed grit and goal in Bauchi.
Goalkeeper Nurudeen Badmus was the hero of the day, pulling off a decisive penalty save that preserved the draw and underlined the crew’s rising confidence.
With the squad steadily returning to full energy, Coach Ashifat Suleiman says the message is evident — Kwara United are within the league to compete for the title. He insists his aspect will hold pushing with “renewed dedication and tactical self-discipline” because the season progresses.
Sunday’s conflict guarantees to be a fierce contest between acquainted foes. Each side traded dwelling wins final season — Kwara United, edging it in Ilorin, whereas Katsina United bought their revenge up north. This time, the Concord Boys can be desirous to make it two in a row on dwelling soil.
There are, nonetheless, a number of considerations in camp. Aliu Saulaudeen is dominated out, whereas Muhammed Alao and Mubarak Saed are down with malaria. Obiora Kingsley and Moses Nyebe are nonetheless recovering from accidents.
On the intense aspect, Musa Abdulafeez, Babatunde Vibrant, Olaniyi Saheed, Oluwaseun Ogunribide, and Ini Emmanuel are again in full coaching and pushing for inclusion in Sunday’s squad.
With confidence restored and the house crowd behind them, Kwara United can be out to ship a press release efficiency once they host Katsina United on the George Innih Stadium. Kickoff is 4:00 PM.
