Kwara United secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Nasarawa United in their NPFL Matchday 31 fixture on Wednesday at the Rashidi Yekini Mainbowl of the George Innih Stadium, Ilorin. The win ended their recent struggles and provided much-needed momentum as the season approaches its final stretch.
The decisive moment came in the 64th minute when Lawal Abayomi expertly converted Junior Aimufua’s well-delivered cross. The goal was a result of sustained pressure from the Harmony Boys, who had been searching for a breakthrough after missing several opportunities earlier in the game.
Before Abayomi’s strike, Kwara United had multiple chances to take the lead. Junior Aimufua, Shola AbdulRaheem, and Wasiu Alalade all found themselves in promising positions but failed to convert. Nasarawa United’s defense remained resilient until Abayomi’s goal finally broke their resistance.
Despite the narrow scoreline, Kwara United controlled large portions of the game, dictating play and forcing Nasarawa United to defend deep. The visitors, however, had moments of danger on the counterattack but were unable to trouble the home side’s defense significantly.
Speaking after the match, Kwara United’s coach, Tunde Sanni, acknowledged his team’s wastefulness in front of goal but expressed confidence in their ability to improve. He emphasized the importance of capitalizing on scoring chances to avoid unnecessary tension in future matches.
As a reward for their hard-fought victory, club chairman Bashorun Kayode Bankole gifted the players ₦1 million, a gesture aimed at boosting morale as they continue their NPFL campaign. Abayomi Lawal was also recognized for his outstanding performance, winning the Cyteck Man of the Match award.
The win saw Kwara United climb to 10th place on the NPFL table after 31 matches, providing them with a more comfortable position in the standings. With only a few games remaining in the season, they will be looking to build on this result and finish strongly.
Nasarawa United, on the other hand, will be disappointed with the outcome as they failed to pick up
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