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KWARA United Football Club on Saturday defeated Abubakar Bukola Saraki Football Club 2-1 to retain the State FA Cup.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the match was played at the Pitch A of the Kwara Football Academy, Ilorin.
Two quick goals from Sadeeq Yusuf and Paul Samson in the 11th and 17th minutes , silenced ABS FC for the better part of the first half, only to regain their rythm in the second half.
Annafi Babatunde of ABS FC reduced the tally in the 48th minute to raise the hope of the Nigeria Nationwide League (NNL) of lifting the trophy.
NAN reports that Kwara United and Kwara ladies will represent the state in the Federation Cup competition.
Kwara Ladies United will represent the state in the female version of the national competition, being the only Female team registered in the state to participate in the competition.
While congratulating Kwara United for retaining the trophy, the General Manager of the club, Bashir Badawiy said that his team underrated ABS FC because they got two quick goals, but commended the players for winning the trophy again.
He said that team will go far in the national competition this year, in spite the anticipated challenges.
“We have the capacity and capability to go far in the competition this time around, and rewrite history.
“I want to thank the Fans, Supporters and the stakeholders for their support for the team,” Badawiy said.(NAN)
31st March, 2024.
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