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Kwara United Secure First Win of NPFL Season with Victory Over Kun Khalifat

Posted : 08 September 2025

Kwara United picked up their first victory of the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season after defeating newcomers Kun Khalifat FC 2-0 at the Rashidi Yekini Mainbowl, George Innih Stadium in Ilorin.

 

The Harmony Boys, winners of the 2025 President Federation Cup, bounced back strongly following a slow start to the campaign. New recruit Aule Shirsha Johnmark opened the scoring in the 24th minute, before fellow signing Kingsley Obiorah sealed the result with an 82nd-minute strike.

 

Coach Tunde Sanni’s men delivered a commanding performance, with Johnmark combining effectively in attack alongside Victor Adeoye. The midfield showed creativity and control, while the defensive trio of Kabir Mohammed, Ibrahim Yahaya, and Saheed Olaniyi ensured Kun Khalifat rarely threatened.

 

Substitutions in the second half proved decisive as Shola Abdulraheem, Gidado Toheeb, Kingsley Obiorah, and Chara injected fresh energy into the side, helping to maintain pressure and ultimately secure the win.

 

Speaking after the game, Coach Sanni praised his squad’s discipline and focus. “It was a good test ahead of our CAF game in Ghana in two weeks’ time. The players followed the game plan well,” he said.

 

Man-of-the-Match honors went to debutant Aule Shirsha Johnmark, whose early goal set the tone for the contest.

 

With the result, Kwara United moved up to 10th on the NPFL table with four points from three matches. They will look to build momentum when they travel to Warri to face Warri Wolves in Match Day 4.

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