The Senator representing Kwara North constituency, Senator Sadiq Umar has called for support of all Kwarans for the state’s darling team, Kwara United Football Club, especially at this critical moment in the league.
The Senator, who is one of the strong supporters of Kwara United Football Club, while pledging continuous support for the team said that the team is doing well to attract the support of all.
Kwara United Football Club is currently placed 10th on the current Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) table with 35 points and has a controllable advantage of winning a continental ticket at the end of the season.
The team has also qualified for the 2025 President Federation Cup finals, and won the State final after beating Abubakar Bukola Saraki Ilorin Football Club 5-4 on penalties, after one-all draw at regulation time on Sunday.
The Senator, who hosted the Chairman of Kwara United Football Club, Kumbi Titiloye in Abuja on invitation said that his gesture was to sustain the complementary efforts of the State government, on the team.
“Our Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has shown considerable support for sports, and for Kwara United, since 2019, when he raise the profile of the club with the purchase of NPFL ticket.
“The management, under your watch has also demonstrated remarkable skills at keeping the team afloat in the elite league, despite numerous obstacles and challenges. And that’s why you deserve our support at all times.
“I have been following the team and it’s successes. And motivating the team for us shouldn’t be out of place, as critical stakeholders and supporters of the team.
“With the current standing of the team, vis-a-vis the other hostilities in the season, the team stands a better chance of winning another continental ticket under your leadership, and with our support, the coast will be clearer.
“I will also want to charge the team to strive to sustain thier performance, to achieve the task”, he concluded.
Kwara United Football Club will today, host Abia Warriors in the Matchday 26 of the ongoing 2024/2025 NPFL, at the Rashidi Yekini Main-Bowl of the George Agbazika Innih Stadium Complex, Ilorin, beginning from 4.00pm.
