Kwara United have won the 2025 President Federation Cup.
Eko Hot News reports that Kwara United emerged the men’s President Federation Cup champions after stopping giant killers Abakaliki FC 4-3 on penalties following a goalless draw in regulation time.
The win means that Kwara United will thus represent Nigeria in next season’s CAF Confederation Cup.
Kwara United, having missed their first kick in spite of their player losing the first penalty kick, converted their remaining four kicks, as against the three kicks converted by the Abakiliki team.
Victor Adeoye, Kwara United star player, who won the competition’s Most Valuable Player Award, attributed their win to hard work.
He said that the support from the state government was enough motivation which propelled them to victory.
“We are proud to have won a trophy after 49 years.
“It’s a great day in our history. God did this for us and we are thankful for our governor who has supported us financially and morally to achieve this feat,” Adeoye said.
The 2025 President Federation Cup had in attendance former Super Eagles Players, Nwankwo Kanu and Victor Ikpeba.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos and his Kwara State counterpart, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, as well as Shehu Dikko, Chairman, National Sports Commission (NSC), were among the dignitaries that watched the encounter.
The Director-General of NSC, Bukola Olapade, was also at the venue.
MEN’S COMPETITION
Winner: Kwara United FC (N50million)
Runner-Up: Abakaliki FC (N20million)
MVP: Victor Okoye (Kwara United FC)
Top Scorer: Mercelle Akinocho (Beyond Limits FC)
Best Goalkeeper: Suraj Aiyeleso (Kwara United FC).
