*As Kwara Ladies United, Moje Queens tango
Defending champions, Kwara United Football Club and Abubakar Bukola Saraki Ilorin Football Club will this afternoon, play for placement ahead of the President Federation Cup national competition.
Kwara United defeated their U19 team on penalties in the first semi-final, while Abubakar Bukola Saraki Ilorin Football Club beat Ka’ah FA 3-0 in the second semi-final, to both pick not only the final ticket, but a licence to participate in the National finals.
The final today will be graced by football enthusiasts and supporters of both teams, but with the bid to go far in the National finals more of a concern than who wins today’s final match.
The last time a Kwara team played in the final of the National competition was way back in 1976, when the defunct Alyuf Salam Rocks lost 2-0 to Rangers International of Enugu.
Kwara State Football Association has confirmed that the final today, Sunday 23, 2025, will hold at the Rashidi Yekini Main-Bowl of the George Agbazika Innih Stadium Complex, Ilorin, and will be graced by the Executive Chairman of the Kwara State Sports Commission, Mallam Bola Magaji, and others.
The finals for both the men’s and women’s football matches are expected to hold today, beginning from 2.00pm.
Kwara Ladies United FC will engage Moje Queens FC Erin-Ile in the final of the female event, while Kwara United FC tackles ABS Ilorin FC from 4.00pm.
Others expected to grace the finals are the Chairman of Kwara FA, Mallam Idris Abdullahi Musa, his Board members, Supporters and Fans of all the teams involved and lovers of the game.
