Kwara United fans are in jubilant mood as the team secured its first away win of the season today, Sunday November 10, 2024, in a dramatic NPFL Matchday 11 clash against Nasarawa United, at Lafia City Stadium.

Emmanuel Ogbole’s powerful shot from outside the box just before half time gave the Harmony Boys the much-needed 1-0 victory over the Solid Miners.

The match was crucial for Kwara United, who entered the game standing at the drop zone.

Ogbole had earlier appealed for a penalty in the 27th minute after been brought down in the box, but the referee let play continue. Shola AbdulRaheem’s header in the 38th minute nearly doubled the lead, but it was expertly saved by Nasarawa United goalkeeper, keeping the score at 1-0 going into interval.

The second half saw Kwara United on the defensive, especially after Victor Adeoye received a second yellow card and was sent off in the 70th minute.

Despite going down to 10 men, Kwara United held their ground, with goalkeeper Nurudeen Badmus making crucial saves, especially a double saves in the 75th minute, to sustain the lead.

Defenders Ibrahim Yahaya and Kabir Mohammed thwarted Nasarawa United’s attempts to equalize, ensuring the game ended in favour of Kwara United.

Coach Tunde Sanni praised his team’s resilience, and vowed to keep building on the momentum.

“This is a compensation from God. We are due to have won many away games. You can see we lost many scoring chances as well, but we thank God for the victory, Sanni remarked”

Kwara United will now prepare to face Plateau United at home in Matchday 12, hoping to build on their good run.