[In Pictures] Federation Cup win: AbdulRazaq hosts Kwara United players, doles out cash, land gifts

Kwara Articulate Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Monday received contributors of Kwara United Football Club following their historical clutch in the 2025 President’s Federation Cup. The governor also hosted the club’s U-19 crew, which just now not too long in the past clinched the maiden Nationwide Youth League title.

In the course of a reception held at the Dinner birthday party Hall in Ilorin’s GRA, Governor AbdulRazaq launched money rewards of ₦5 million and a location of land in Kwara Tidy Metropolis for every senior crew player, commending them for their fulfillment in bringing the prestigious national trophy to the issue.

Kwara United secured the Federation Cup title after defeating Abakaliki FC in a penalty shootout. The crew’s victory marked a main milestone in the issue’s soccer history.

“The President Federation Cup is the biggest trophy in Nigeria at the novel time. It predates the League and stays a main national honour. I congratulate everybody who made this that you just will be in a suite to bring to mind,” the governor stated at the tournament.

He also recalled the terrible condition of the crew when his administration took space of job in 2019, noting that the club became saddled with debt and lacked morale. “We had been owing gamers lots of money, but at the novel time the account has modified,” he added.

The governor dedicated the crew’s victory to the memory of the lifeless Alhaji Yusuf Salami, a main supporter of Kwara United who, no topic investing private belongings, became unable to grab the trophy throughout his lifetime. “Might presumably well presumably Allah grant him Alijanna Fridaous,” AbdulRazaq prayed.

The reception became attended by issue lawmakers, cupboard contributors, birthday party leaders, sports activities directors, and club officials. Distinguished attendees incorporated Hon. Rukayat Shittu, Hon. Yusuf Abdulwaheed Gbenga, Deputy Chief of Personnel Princess Olubukola Babalola, Sports Commission Chairman Coach Bola Magaji, Kwara United Chairman Kumbi Titiloye, and Articulate FA Chairman Malam Abdullahi Musa Thuraya.

In separate remarks, Coach Magaji and Kumbi Titiloye thanked the governor for what they described as consistent toughen and investment in the club’s progress.

The Kwara United contingent arrived in Ilorin to an enthusiastic welcome, with residents lining the route from Eiyenkorin to the dinner birthday party venue to bear an very qualified time the crew’s return with the national trophy.