Defending champions, Kwara United Football Club and Abubakar Bukola Saraki Ilorin Football Club will clash in the final of the 2025 President Federation Cup final, a repeat of last season’s clash.

Kwara United, drawn bye into the semi-final, advanced to the final of the competition after defeating their U-19 Youth team 4-2 on penalties, after playing out a goalless draw in regulation time.

The highly competitive and dramatic encounter brought out the best out of both sides, in the encounter decided at the Main Pitch of the Kwara Football Academy, Ilorin.

The youth team dominated the larger part of the game, showcasing their skills and determination, sending a strong message to Coach Tunde Sanni about their potential inclusion in the senior team.

In his bid to decide the match, Coach Tunde Sanni introduced Wasiu Jimoh, Sodeeq Yusuf, and Sanni Nurudeen, which brought immediate attacking threats. Both Jimoh and Yusuf came close, but the U-19 goalkeeper, Kolawole Sheriff pulled off brilliant saves.

The youth team had a golden opportunity to take the lead in the 75th minute when Kazeem Teslim was fouled in the box. However, Mohammed Abdullah’s penalty was saved by Adamu Abubakar, ensuring the match ended in a stalemate after 90 minutes.

In the decisive penalty shootout, Kwara United held their nerve, converting four penalties, while their U-19 team managed to score just two, sealing the senior team’s place in the final.

ABS FC, also drawn bye into the semi-final, defeated Ka’ah FA by three unreplied goals in the second semi-final, to reach the final.

Goals from Ayoku AbdulRaheem in the 41st minute, Ajina Boluwatife in the 47th minute and Zingak Sabo in the 90th minute gave the Nigeria National League (NNL) side edge over hard fighting Ka’ah FA.

The final will hold on Sunday February 23rd, 2025, inside the Rashidi Yekini Main-Bowl of the George Agbazika Innih Stadium Complex, Ilorin.