Kwara United defeat NPFL champions Remo Stars 3

Kwara United Football Club continued their impressive unbeaten run in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) with a convincing 3–1 win over Remo Stars on Saturday in a Matchday 11 encounter.

The Harmony Boys showed class and intent from the onset, approaching the game with the determination to consolidate their fine form, while the visitors occasionally threatened with some anxious moments for the home crowd.

Junior Aimufua opened the scoring for the hosts in the 30th minute, tapping in from close range after Arinze Ogbonna’s header connected with Seun Ogunribide’s long throw. The goal sparked wide jubilation at the stadium as Kwara United went into the break with a 1–0 advantage.

The hosts were, however, forced into an early substitution when Akanni Akeem sustained an injury and was replaced by Mohammed Alao.

Kwara United maintained their dominance in the second half, and Babatunde Bright doubled the lead in the 75th minute with a well-taken free kick from the edge of the box. Aimufua completed his brace in the 87th minute, deceiving the Remo Stars goalkeeper with a composed finish. Jabbar Malik grabbed a consolation goal for the visitors in the 90th minute.

Head coach Ashifat Suleiman expressed satisfaction with his team’s performance, describing the result as a product of discipline and defensive organization.

He dedicated the victory to the SWAN Diamond Jubilee Anniversary awardees, including Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, Club Chairman Kumbi Titiloye, veteran sports broadcaster Hammed Adio and others .

According to Suleiman, the win serves as a morale booster ahead of Kwara United’s upcoming double away fixtures in Matchdays 12 and 13.

With this result, Kwara United now sit fifth on the NPFL log with 16 points from 11 matches.

Junior Aimufua was named Cyteck Man of the Match for his brilliant performance and was personally presented with the award by the sponsor, Engr. Ahmed Olaide.

Earlier before the game, Nurudeen Badmus was presented with the October Player of the Month award. The award is proudly supported by Equity Circle, a real estate firm.