Kwara Football Academy Crowned Champions of Pro Route League in Thrilling Finale



The inaugural Pro Route League season concluded in spectacular fashion on Sunday at the Kwara Football Academy (KFA) main pitch in Ilorin, as the KFA boys emerged as champions.

The dramatic final day saw KFA secure the title after a tense finish involving title contenders FC Zeus and La Planet Sport Academia. FC Zeus initially looked poised for glory when Ogungbenro Mustapha capitalized on a defensive error to score against La Planet. However, a late penalty from Majeed Morrow leveled the match 1-1, denying FC Zeus the crucial victory they needed.

Earlier in the day, KFA had defeated Barrier FA 3-0, taking their tally to 32 points—one ahead of FC Zeus, who finished second with 31 points.

The Pro Route League, featuring eight teams in a home-and-away format across 56 matches, received widespread praise for its organization and thrilling competition. Fans and stakeholders turned out in large numbers to witness the action-packed final day.

Awards and Highlights

The league’s final day was marked by the presentation of trophies and individual awards. Notable recognitions included:

Aliyu Zubairu Coach of the Season Award: Rasheed Adegbenro (KFA)

Taiwo Awoniyi Highest Goalscorer Award: Muhammed Abdullahi (La Planet Sport Academia) with 11 goals from 10 matches

Golden Glove Award: Hannafi Moshood (FC Zeus)

Most Valuable Player Award: Samson Funsho (FC Zeus)


In addition to these awards, Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi and Flying Eagles coach Aliyu Zubairu received special merit awards for their contributions to football.

Dignitaries in Attendance

The event was graced by several high-profile figures, including the Executive Chairman of the Kwara State Sports Commission, Coach Bola Mogaji, and the Chairman of the Kwara State Football Association, Mallam Idris Abdullahi Thuraya.

As the curtain closed on the inaugural Pro Route League, the competition set a high standard for future editions, leaving fans and stakeholders eager for more.

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