Kwara United have commenced preparations in Lagos ahead of the President Federation Cup final after staging their first training session at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena. Forward Wasiu Alalade, whose decisive goal secured their place in the final, expressed confidence that the squad will be “on all cylinders” ahead of the big showdown.
The session saw players blending tactical drills and fitness work under the guidance of head coach Tunde Sanni. Defender Yahaya Ibrahim emphasised the importance of seizing the moment “We want to give everything to win the trophy and qualify for the CAF Confederation Cup,” he stated.
This final holds historic significance, marking Kwara United’s first appearance in the President Federation Cup since 1976, when Alyufsalam Rocks represented the state. Their opponents, Abakaliki FC, also reach the final for the first time, adding an unpredictable edge to the contest.
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The Nigeria Football Federation has confirmed that the final will be played on 28 June at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos, with the winner earning a spot in the CAF Confederation Cup. Pundits and fans alike await to see whether Kwara United can harness their momentum and make history.
Editorial
We view Kwara United’s journey to this final as a stirring narrative of resilience and ambition. After nearly five decades in the shadows of Nigerian football, they have earned this moment through grit, unity and a burning desire to succeed. Their first training session in Lagos symbolises more than preparation it represents intent.
We support the squad’s belief in themselves. Players like Alalade and Ibrahim have not only scored crucial goals but carried the hopes of their state on their shoulders. Their determination reflects the essence of competition: heart combined with opportunity. By speaking of giving “everything” they remind us that belief must be matched with action.
Coach Sanni’s leadership deserves commendation. In a tournament defined by upsets both Kwara United and Abakaliki FC defied expectations their ability to maintain focus and cohesion has been striking. It’s a testament to strong management and collective spirit.
We anticipate the final to be more than just a game it will be a celebration of Nigerian football’s depth beyond the traditional powerhouses. Should Kwara United claim victory, it will signal a shift a reminder that history can be rewritten with discipline and unity. We stand behind the Harmony Boys as they pursue their dream and embrace the challenge ahead.
Did You Know?
- The President Federation Cup is Nigeria’s oldest football knockout tournament, first held in 1945 and running under that name since 2023.
- Kwara United last appeared in a national cup final nearly 49 years ago, in the 1976 Challenge Cup, where Alyufsalam Rocks (a prior incarnation) faced Enugu Rangers.
- Abakaliki FC, a seven month old NNL side, is the first team from Ebonyi State ever to reach the President Federation Cup final.
- The winner of this year’s final will represent Nigeria in the 2025–26 CAF Confederation Cup a continental competition second only to the CAF Champions League.
- Matches in the 2025 tournament have used neutral venues throughout, including the semi‑finals held at Lagos’s Mobolaji Johnson Arena and Abuja’s Bwari Stadium.
